While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and fulfilling life. Establishing good habits and routines takes time, but as Gunnar Esiason points out in his blog Own It, there are some “common sense approaches” to…
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6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage…
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How Does COPD Affect the Body?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for two chronic lung diseases, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, with many patients suffering from both conditions. Each condition affects the lungs slightly differently, although they share many of the same symptoms according to the Lung Institute. MORE:…
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