November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, understanding how to keep your lungs healthy, identify issues early and treat lung disease effectively has never been more critical. For patients living with lung cancer, there are actions you can take to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.
This month, Movember is taking men out of their comfort zone to talk about something many spend their whole lives avoiding — their health.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Even though COPD can be caused by smoking, 15 million U.S. adults with COPD continue to smoke.
Breast cancer can impact everyone. Here are some fast facts you may not know.
Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, sometimes we take the health of our lungs for granted. Here are four ways to keep your lungs healthy.
Each October, we commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of those who will develop invasive breast cancer. The best way to catch breast cancer early is with breast self-exams, annual clinical exams and mammograms. Here are a few ways you can perform a self-exam.
Sometimes the terms “mental health” and “mental illness” are used interchangeably, but poor mental health and mental illness are not the same thing. If you are interested in learning more about mental illness and mental health, reach out to your NP.
The coronavirus pandemic has put increased stress on many people and their families, leading to fear and anxiety about the new disease and what could happen as a result. If you are feeling increased stress and anxiety, you are not alone. Here are ways you can help manage your stress and anxiety.
Roughly 20% of men don’t discuss health-related matters with anyone, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining good health is more important than ever. Follow these simple tips to help keep your immune system strong.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently shared new guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting your home. It’s important to follow these steps to ensure your space is safe.
