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Why Is My Asthma Getting Worse with Age?

Why Is My Asthma Getting Worse with Age?
Kids aren’t the only ones affected by asthma. Adult-onset asthma symptoms are often more difficult to manage because of age-related lung changes. Learn more about the influence of aging on asthma and how to protect your respiratory health.
Apr 10th, 2025
Which Lung Diseases Can Cause Cancer?

Which Lung Diseases Can Cause Cancer?
Chronic lung diseases do more than interfere with your quality of life. They can also increase your risk of cancer. Learn which lung conditions are linked to cancer and how to lower your cancer-related risks.
Mar 7th, 2025
Why Do I Fall Asleep During the Day?

Why Do I Fall Asleep During the Day?
Persistent drowsiness even after a full night of sleep can signal an underlying sleep disorder. Learn what contributes to excessive daytime sleepiness and how sleep testing can help.
Feb 11th, 2025
Why Should I Try a Program to Quit Smoking?

Why Should I Try a Program to Quit Smoking?
Beating a nicotine addiction isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have a support system. Learn how a smoking cessation program can increase the likelihood of quitting smoking for good.
Jan 8th, 2025
4 Tips to Prepare for Your In-Lab Sleep Study

4 Tips to Prepare for Your In-Lab Sleep Study
If you’re planning to have an in-lab sleep study to evaluate your health and sleep habits, you need to know a few things to get ready. Learn four quick tips to ensure your sleep study goes off without a hitch. 
Dec 2nd, 2024
What Causes Asthma?

What Causes Asthma?
If you’re one of the 27 million people in the United States with asthma, it’s important to know your triggers for an asthma attack. Learn how lung testing and other diagnostics can help reduce the frequency of asthma flare-ups.
Oct 17th, 2024
Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Narcolepsy

Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy symptoms can get worse if you don’t take care of yourself. Learn some lifestyle changes to fight off daytime sleepiness, low energy, and other symptoms associated with this neurological condition.
Aug 9th, 2024

The Link Between Asthma and Poor Sleep
You may already recognize how asthma affects your breathing during the day, but have you considered what happens at night? Learn more about the link between asthma and sleep disorders and the treatments available to help manage both.
Apr 15th, 2024

5 Sneaky Ways You're Being Deprived of Sleep
Sleep deprivation has real consequences on your physical and mental health. Learn some sneaky ways you may be unintentionally robbing yourself of sleep and how to fix it.
Jan 18th, 2024
The Link Between Your Hormones and Sleep

The Link Between Your Hormones and Sleep
When you can’t pinpoint the cause of your insomnia, it may be time for a hormone evaluation. Learn more about the link between your hormones and your ability to get quality sleep.
Dec 12th, 2023
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Smoking

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Smoking
Quitting smoking offers a range of health benefits — many that start soon after you smoke your last cigarette. Learn how your body starts to repair itself after you quit and how a smoking cessation program can jump-start that healing.
Oct 5th, 2023
Helping a Child with Narcolepsy

Helping a Child with Narcolepsy
If your child struggles to stay awake at school or during other activities, narcolepsy might be the cause. Learn how to help your child manage narcolepsy symptoms so they can succeed in life.
Sep 1st, 2023
Myths and Facts About Insomnia

Myths and Facts About Insomnia
Ongoing difficulties falling asleep at night can be a warning sign of something more serious. Learn more about insomnia, an all-too-common sleep disorder.
Aug 3rd, 2023
I'm In Good Health — Why Am I So Tired All the Time?

I'm In Good Health — Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
If you have to drag yourself through the day because of overwhelming fatigue, it’s time for an evaluation. Learn more about sleep apnea and other conditions that cause tiredness and what tests you might need to confirm a diagnosis.
Jul 2nd, 2023

5 Reasons to Consider a Lung Cancer Screening
Preventive screenings can identify and treat lung cancer before it spreads. Learn more about common risk factors that may call for lung cancer screenings before you turn 50.
Jun 1st, 2023
Quitting Smoking: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

Quitting Smoking: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
If you’ve given up hope of ever stopping smoking, it's time to get the support you deserve. Learn what’s involved in a smoking cessation program and how it can help you kick the habit for good.
Apr 5th, 2023
What Happens During an In-Home Sleep Study?

What Happens During an In-Home Sleep Study?
If you wake up tired every morning or can’t fall asleep at night, it may be time to consider a sleep study. Learn how an in-home sleep study works and what information it can provide about your health.
Feb 14th, 2023
The Link Between Insomnia and Smoking Cigarettes

The Link Between Insomnia and Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking has many known health consequences, but did you know your cigarettes can also cause you to have poor quality sleep? Learn more about the link between chronic insomnia and cigarette smoking and see how quitting smoking can help.
Nov 1st, 2022
4 Treatable Conditions That Cause Excessive Sleepiness

4 Treatable Conditions That Cause Excessive Sleepiness
If staying awake during the day is increasingly difficult, it’s time to find out what’s causing your excessive daytime sleepiness. Learn how sleep apnea and other underlying issues impact your sleep quality and health.
Oct 1st, 2022
Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Insomnia

Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Insomnia
If you’re one of the 40 million adults in the United States living with anxiety, chances are good that you also experience problems with your sleep. Learn more about the link between anxiety and insomnia and what treatments are available to help.
Aug 1st, 2022
How Does Smoking Affect Sleep Quality?

How Does Smoking Affect Sleep Quality?
Getting high-quality sleep every night is often difficult for people who smoke, for a variety of reasons. Learn more about how smoking affects sleep and how you can quit for good with a smoking cessation program.
Jul 1st, 2022
Why Can’t I Wake Up Feeling Refreshed?

Why Can’t I Wake Up Feeling Refreshed?
If you get a full night of sleep but still wake up tired, it’s time to find out why. Learn more about common causes of daytime sleepiness and what changes you can make now to achieve deeper sleep.
Jun 1st, 2022
How Lack of Sleep Impacts Your Whole Health

How Lack of Sleep Impacts Your Whole Health
Over 35% of Americans don’t get the sleep they need every night. Learn how a lack of sleep impacts your overall health and what changes you can make starting today.
May 1st, 2022
The Importance of Understanding Why You Snore

The Importance of Understanding Why You Snore
Don’t ignore snoring because you think everybody does it. Snoring may be the first warning sign that something more serious is going on when you sleep. Learn more about sleep testing and how it can help protect your long-term health.
Apr 7th, 2022
Spotting the Warning Signs of Lung Disease

Spotting the Warning Signs of Lung Disease
A persistent cough may be your first warning sign of an underlying lung disease. Learn more about different lung diseases and what symptoms you should watch for to protect your respiratory health.
Mar 9th, 2022
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Common Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
If you don’t get the rest you need at night, you may not be able to perform your job, maintain relationships, or even stay safe during the day. Why are you so sleepy? There could be a number of reasons.
Jan 1st, 2022