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While sitting on floor, parent wipes toddler's nose with tissue.

August 2, 2023/Allergies

Does Your Kid Have Seasonal Allergies? How To Tell and How To Help

… Itchy nose or eyes.Sore or ticklish throat.Nasal drainage (usually clear and watery).Stuffiness or congestion.Breathing through their mouth.Coughing.Trouble breathing or shortness of breath.But maybe your child can’t articulate …

Child snoring during his nap while sleeping on his front.

February 8, 2023/Children's Health

Does Your Child Snore? These Could Be the Reasons Why

… s get the answer from pediatric otolaryngologist Brandon Hopkins, MD.What causes snoring?Snoring happens when your breathing is somewhat blocked during sleep. As the air forces its way through, it causes soft tissues in …

Person in sweater and knit hat facing window, with winter, snowy yard outside

February 3, 2025/Primary Care

Dry Air Can Negatively Impact Your Health — Here’s What To Do About It

Whether you’re lounging poolside in the desert or walking in a winter wonderland, one thing’s for sure: Your body’s feeling the effects of all that dry air. From fly-away hair to …

November 27, 2020/Heart Health

Why Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

… caused by a heart attack, but by abnormal heart rhythms.”Sleep apnea is diagnosed when you stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer — at least five times an hour — during sleep.Researchers suspect sleep apnea …

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Couple wearing face masks walking down street

October 15, 2020/Infectious Disease

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Me, Or Just Those Around Me?

… respiratory droplets aren’t spread solely by coughing and sneezing. They can be expelled by talking, singing, breathing heavily, laughing – you name it. That’s why it’s crucial to wear a face mask anytime …

Two firefighters with hoses amidst smoke

February 3, 2025/Lung

How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Your Health

… things that have burned, like houses and manufactured items), fumes and gases like carbon monoxide and cyanide.“Breathing in those toxic fumes and gases can cause short-term and long-term symptoms and complications,” states …

Person wearing headphones doing qigong outside

June 13, 2025/Mental Health

An Introduction to Qigong

… is a 4,000-year-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that blends intentional movement, meditation and breathing practices. It’s based on the theoretical principle that we all have qi (pronounced “chi”), an energetic …

two people wearing goggles and swim caps swimming in a pool

December 20, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

What Exercises Burn the Most Calories?

… your body burns calories for energy, says Kuharik. That flame is always lit. Just the act of breathing requires the smoldering of a few calories.But when you exercise, your calorie burn can quickly turn …

Woman sleeping in bed at night while sleep study is performed.

October 4, 2022/Sleep

What To Expect From a Sleep Study

In a perfect world, you’d fall asleep right after your head hits the pillow. But there are times when your sleep is disrupted or unrefreshing. As a result, you’ll experience sleepiness and fatigue …

December 1, 2020/Lung

How To Manage Winter Asthma

Cozy blankets. Hot cocoa. Snow days. Winter has more than a few things going for it. But if you or your child has asthma, the winter season can also bring extra worry. “For some people …