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Chronic lung diseases require ongoing medical attention to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. One treatment option is pulmonary rehabilitation. Learn more about the treatment:

Do you suffer from chronic insomnia? New evidence shows that relaxation techniques can effectively counteract stress responses and treat insomnia. Learn more about how to end your sleepless nights:

Vaping has become a controversial issue in the healthcare profession. New findings indicate that vaping may also be responsible for some long-term health problems.

Outdoor artificial lights are used to enhance vision for drivers and pedestrians at night and to make communities safer. For older adults who live in areas with higher levels of outdoor light pollution, it may be harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Learn more about this recent study:

Cold weather can make exercise more difficult, especially for those with breathing difficulties such as asthma. Get tips for your winter workouts and how to know when it's time to see a health professional:

When a patient is diagnosed with hypertension, their treatment typically consists of self-care and medications to help lower their blood pressure. For African-American adults, the answer may lie in an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. Learn more on the blog:

Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung disease that causes scar tissue deep inside a person’s lungs. Starting treatment early and making these lifestyle changes can help improve daily lung function for people living with pulmonary fibrosis:

Your circadian rhythm regulates your sleep cycle by telling your body when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to be awake. Recent studies show caffeine consumption and other factors could alter your internal clock:

Sometimes patients suffer with lung diseases that don’t respond to treatment. A lung transplant could be the only way to improve their quality of life. Advancements in pre- and post-transplant procedures have improved patient outcomes. Read more about the study:

Since 2000, black lung disease has increased throughout the nation. One in five coal workers from central Appalachia have been diagnosed with black lung disease. Read about the history of the disease, prevention and treatment on the blog:

The most common cause of COPD is cigarette smoking, but 23 percent of COPD patients have never smoked. New research indicates that obesity may be one contributing factor in non-smoking patients. Read more: