RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

Respiratory conditions impact the lungs and the ability to breath. In this section, find out about the symptoms and treatment of apnea, orthopnea and more.

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • A broken heart can literally increase one’s risk for heart attack. Heal after a break-up by taking time to grieve and then surrounding yourself with positive friends.
  • The more you weigh, the more likely you are to suffer from heart disease. One study found that for every seven pounds a 5'10" man gains, his risk of heart disease increases by 11 percent.
  • Make time for teatime. Researchers believe that sipping three cups of tea per day can decrease the risk of heart attack by 11 percent. Green tea, especially, may hold heart health benefits.
  • Get moving to avoid heart disease. For every minute you walk, your life is extended by 1.5 to two minutes.

SYMPTOM CHECKER

DISEASES A-Z

Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.

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