Tips

By Sarah Murphy

Caregiving for a family member can be a very rewarding and difficult responsibility. More than 65 million people (29%) in the U.S., provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one. Caregiving for a family member can be stressful, but there are ways to ease that stress. 

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By VGM Forbin

What determines a good night's sleep varies from one individual to another. Trying a variety of things may help you find the best routine for the perfect night's sleep.

Ten sleep hygiene rules to consider adopting:

By Sarah Murphy, Trent Schiestle and Laurie Richter 

Sleep Apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. Hypopnea is defined as slow or shallow breathing, which often results in a drop in oxygen levels. The most common way to treat sleep apnea is with Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (PAP). 

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By Sarah Murphy

It's never too late to start taking care of your lungs, and since it's Healthy Lung Month, we thought we would share some tips that will help keep your lungs healthy and strong.

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your lungs. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), cigarette smoke can narrow... Read More