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		<title>I Manage COPD with a Transtracheal Oxygen Device</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with COPD in 2005, and I&apos;ve been on oxygen full time since 2006, when I had a bout of pneumonia. I am what is called a high-flow oxygen user. At rest, I need about 4 to 6 liters per minute. When I&apos;m exercising, I need more than 15 liters.gt;gt; At first, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Fought COPD With Pulmonary Rehab and a Lung Transplant</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[gt;An important aspect to improving breathing and lifestyle if you have COPD (or any type of breathing impairment) is pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise. I have COPD/emphysema and was so exhausted just breathing; it was difficult to do any exercise.gt;gt; But I enrolled in pulmonary rehab and discovered that the effort is just way too simple [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MY STORY-COPD Insight Well, Alice Dunkley</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I started taking Prolastin when I was diagnosed with COPD in 1989 at the age of 42, and I believe it has been what has kept me alive.gt;gt; I found out I was an alpha 1 (alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a condition that is caused by a gene mutation and that increases COPD risk), and back [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MY STORY-COPD Insight Well, Emil Olson</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[gt;Exercise/Pulmonary Rehabilitationgt;gt;An important aspect to improving breathing and lifestyle if you have COPD (or any type of breathing impairment) is pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise. I have COPD/emphysema and was so exhausted just breathing; it was difficult to do any exercise.gt;gt; But I enrolled in pulmonary rehab and discovered that the effort is just way too [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MY STORY-COPD Insight Well, Mike McBride</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with COPD in 2005, and I&apos;ve been on oxygen full time since 2006, when I had a bout of pneumonia. I am what is called a high-flow oxygen user. At rest, I need about 4 to 6 liters per minute. When I&apos;m exercising, I need more than 15 liters.gt;gt; At first, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Asthma Increase COPD Risk?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many as 1 in 10 children in the U.S. have gt;asthmagt;, a lung condition that is responsible for one-quarter of all emergency room visits each year. About 1 in 20 adults have gt;chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasegt; (COPD), which is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.gt;gt;Experts think the two lung conditions are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How COPD Can Harm Your Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[gt;If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you&apos;re at an increased risk for developing other health problems, such as gt;osteoporosisgt;, gt;gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)gt; , gt;diabetesgt;, and gt;heart diseasegt;. But there are certain times when COPD patients are more vulnerable to heart attack or strokes than other people: in the days and weeks after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cancer? More Exercise, Not Less, May Be Best</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Marika Holmgren, fighting breast cancer was an uphill battle&#8212;literally. She got back on her mountain bike shortly after her diagnosis in February 2007, smack-dab in the middle of chemotherapy.gt;gt;&#34;The treatment is so intense&#8212;it actually strips everything away. You’re physically and completely changed,&#34; says Holmgren, 40. &#34;I was trying to retain some sense of normalcy. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Danica Patrick: How I Stay Healthy on the Go</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The macho world of auto racing seems like it’d be a difficult place for a 28-year-old woman to feel at home. But Danica Patrick makes driving 200 mph with the guys look like a walk in the park.gt;gt; Patrick is the first woman to win an IndyCar race and posted the highest-ever finish for a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Blood-Pressure-Lowering Drugs Can Protect the Kidneys</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>6 Symptoms That Suggest Diabetes Is Affecting Your Gut (Gastroparesis)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How Avandia and Actos Help Control Type 2 Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thiazolidinediones are oral medications for type 2 diabetes that include Avandia (rosiglitazone) and Actos (pioglitazone), or those drugs in combination with other types of medication, such as Avandaryl (rosiglitazone and glimepiride), Avandamet (rosiglitazone and metformin), and Duetact (pioglitazone and glimepiride).gt;gt;This relatively new class of drug helps combat insulin resistance by making your body more sensitive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Key Treatment Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Symlin Can Help Curb Post-Meal Blood-Sugar Boosts in Diabetics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Symlin (pramlintide) was approved by the FDA in 2005. It is an injectable drug that is a synthetic version of the human hormone amylin, which is made in the same cells of the pancreas that make insulin. gt;gt;It is the first in a new class of drug called amylinomimetics. gt;gt;Symlin is for people who use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tennis Legend Billie Jean King in Match With Type 2 Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Billie Jean King has faced some considerable challenges in her career and triumphed nearly every time. She’s won six individual Wimbledon and four U.S. Open titles, founded the Women’s Tennis Association, beat Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, and came out of the closet while still on tour. Now that the 65-year-old former [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treating Mild Pregnancy-Related Diabetes Is Good for Mom, Baby</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; Women who develop a mild case of gestational diabetes during pregnancy tend to have fewer complications and healthier babies if the diabetes is treated, according to the first large-scale randomized trial in the U.S. to address whether such treatment leads to health benefits for mother and child.gt;gt; As many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things You Should Do After a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have type 2 diabetes, you may have found out after having a major complication such as a heart attack, stroke, or diabetic coma. About one-quarter of the estimated 24 million Americans with diabetes don&apos;t even know they have it.gt;gt;Or you could have experienced symptoms such as blurry vision or excessive thirst, or just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes Drug Byetta Tied to Kidney Problems, Says FDA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; People with type 2 diabetes who are taking the blood-sugar-lowering drug Byetta may be at increased risk for kidney problems, including kidney failure, the gt;U.S. Food and Drug Administrationgt; (FDA) reported this week.gt;gt;The drug’s label will be updated to warn doctors and patients about this possible side effect.gt;gt;Byetta (exenatide) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Daily Aspirin Riskier Than Thought, May Change Some Heart-Attack Prevention Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; Taking a low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks in people who’ve already had one. But if you’ve never had a heart attack (or stroke), the risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin outweigh the benefits, according to a U.K. report published in .gt;gt;About 50 million Americans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may not recognize the name Kerryn McCann, but it&apos;s all over the news this week. McCann was an award-winning gt;Australian runnergt;, age 41, who died Monday from breast cancer that spread to her liver and brain. Sadly, about gt;1.3 million womengt; will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year, and 465,000 women will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Products That May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no proven link between gt;breast cancergt; and household products, whether they be soap or water bottles. But many consumers, activists, and experts are concerned that a variety of goods contain gt;hormone disruptorsgt;, chemicals that when absorbed into the body can mimic or interfere with hormones such as estrogen. Some researchers believe that chemicals [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Estrogen and Your Breast Cancer Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Estrogen is probably the hardest-working hormone in a woman’s body, but it also has a dark side: Research has determined that estrogen often plays a key role in the development of breast cancer, especially after a woman reaches menopause. How? The estrogen in a woman’s body seems to raise breast cancer risk by encouraging the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breast Cancer Risk and Estrogen Alternatives</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting relief from menopause symptoms doesn’t need to mean estrogen-only treatments or combined gt;hormone therapygt; (HT), which may increase your risk of breast cancer. If you can, consider nondrug remedies first, says JoAnn Manson, MD, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the author of gt;Hot Flashes, Hormones &#38; Your Healthgt;.gt;gt;Dr. Manson has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Twitter and Facebook Help Fight Breast Cancer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twitter and other social media sites are often perceived as the ultimate navel-gazing tools. Seemingly a narcissist’s dream, many think that Facebook status updates and the 140-character Twitter messages (known as “tweets”) are really just boring play-by-plays of daily life&#8212;gt;I had granola for breakfast! I’m stuck in traffic!gt;gt;gt; But Laurie Brosius, 31, isn’t buying it. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drugs Help Prevent Breast Cancer but Pose Risks Too</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; Women at high risk of breast cancer can often lower that risk by taking medication, including drugs like tamoxifen or the osteoporosis drug raloxifene (Evista).gt;gt; Now, a new analysis suggests that women and their doctors need to weigh the dangers of the drugs’ side effects&#8212;which can include blood clots, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nearly Half of Breast Cancer Survivors Have Lingering Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; Almost half of women who have gt;breast cancer surgerygt; still have pain or numbness two to three years later, according to a new study. Women younger than 40 who receive lumpectomies are at the greatest risk.gt;gt;In general, women are most likely to have pain or a loss of sensation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Panel Says Women Should Start Mammograms at 50, Not 40</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women should have a mammogram every two years starting at age 50&#8212;not 40, according to an expert panel’s new breast cancer screening guidelines, which are sure to cause confusion among women, particularly those in their 40s who routinely schedule a mammogram each year.gt;gt; However, a number of prominent groups say they strongly disagree with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study: Soy May Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, December 8, 2009 (Health.com) &#8212; Women with gt;breast cancergt; who eat more soy are less likely to die or have a recurrence of cancer than women who eat few or no soy products, according to a new study.gt;gt;In the past, physicians have often warned breast cancer patients gt;notgt; to eat soy. The new research [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study: Moderate Drinking Ups Risk of Breast Cancer Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[gt;THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2009  (Health.com) &#8212; Breast cancer survivors who have just a few alcoholic drinks per week are more likely than women who drink little or no alcohol to see their gt;breast cancergt; return, according to research presented today at an annual meeting of breast cancer specialists.gt;gt;The study, which followed about 1,900 early-stage breast [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Continue to Live at Home as You Age</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given the choice, most people want to stay in their homes as they age. In one AARP survey, 89% of those 50 and older said they preferred to remain in their own residence, and the older the respondents, the stronger their feelings on the subject.gt;gt; &#34;The people for whom it is hardest to stay in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Your Parents Need a Living Will</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your parents become unable to make decisions about their end-of-life care, a living will is one of the documents that can help ensure they receive the treatment they want. But it has benefits for you, too&#8212;namely, the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are following their wishes. Indeed, living wills aren’t just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special-Needs Trust: How to Ensure the Care of Your Disabled Child</title>
		<link>http://todaysvitalhealth.com/special-needs-trust-how-to-ensure-the-care-of-your-disabled-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caring for special-needs children can be very expensive. Some parents are prepared to spend a small fortune to provide food, shelter, and medical care for their special-needs kids. But what if the care becomes unaffordable? And who will take over when the parents are no longer around?gt;gt; &#34;People with disabilities are now living long lives,&#34; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose Between Home Health Care, Assisted Living, and a Nursing Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caring for someone can be time-consuming and exhausting&#8212;for you gt;andgt; your bank account. Family and friends can step in to assist, of course, but there may come a point when your loved one needs professional care. Here are some basic options to consider. gt;gt;gt;Home sweet homegt; gt;In-home health aides average $19 an hour, and hired [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Get Disability Insurance?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic pain, cancer treatment, severe depression&#8212;these are just a few of the virtually countless reasons you may not be able to show up to work for a significant period of time. Consider this statistic: A 20-year-old has a 30% chance of becoming disabled by the time he or she reaches retirement age. Needless to say, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Do You Ensure the Care of a Chronically Ill Spouse if He Outlives You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caring for an ill spouse can be exhausting, expensive, and possibly even damaging to your health. Research has shown that caregivers have higher blood pressure and higher levels of depression and anxiety than non-caregivers. Plus, they&apos;re less likely to spend time taking care of their own health. A 1999 gt;studygt; in the gt;Journal of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Legal Documents Caregivers Need</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a gt;caregivergt;, you want to make sure that the person you&apos;re caring for is as comfortable and healthy as possible. But that may not be possible if you don&apos;t have a few key legal papers. In a worst-case scenario, you might be forced to fight for guardianship in court, a time-consuming and costly process [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Really Need That Medical Test?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unnecessary medical tests are inflating your bills&#8212;and may even be endangering your health. A 2006 study in the gt;American Journal of Preventive Medicinegt; found that in 43% of routine checkups of outwardly healthy people, doctors ordered an X-ray, electrocardiogram, or urinalysis&#8212;tests that are not recommended for routine prevention under national gt;guidelinesgt;.gt;gt; &#34;There is harm in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laid Off? You Have 62 Days to Get Health Coverage, So Here&apos;s What to Do</title>
		<link>http://todaysvitalhealth.com/laid-off-you-have-62-days-to-get-health-coverage-so-heres-what-to-do/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly two million American jobs have been lost in the past year, and hundred of thousands of people will likely be laid off or have their hours scaled back in 2009. If you think you might be one of them, know this: You&apos;re almost certain to lose your employer-sponsored benefits with your full-time job. That&apos;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hidden Benefits of Your Health Insurance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chances are, doctor visits and prescriptions are not all your health insurance plan has to offer. Many plans today offer disease management programs, improved coverage for mental health conditions and infertility, and much more. Be sure to ask about these benefits, because they may not be well publicized by your insurer.gt;gt;gt;Disease managementgt;gt;A buzzword in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why COPD Can Cause Weight Loss</title>
		<link>http://todaysvitalhealth.com/why-copd-can-cause-weight-loss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For most people, losing weight is a good thing. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), however, too much weight loss is bad. No one is really sure why people with COPD tend to lose weight, but one in four people with COPD are considered underweight. Weight loss may be due to muscle wasting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>19 COPD Healthy Eating Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining a healthy weight can be a struggle if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One in four people with COPD experiences serious weight loss, which puts them at higher risk for mortality. However, there are many things you can do to stay healthy. Carefully selecting how, where, when, and what you eat can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Guide to COPD in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disorder with mild symptoms that get worse over time&#8212;and there&#8217;s no cure. Lifestyle changes and treatments, however, can slow it down. In 2000, 3.9% of the U.S. population between the ages of 25&#8211;44 were living with COPD; that number was 7.7% for those between ages 55&#8211;64, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Types of Lung Surgery for COPD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surgery can be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it&#8217;s typically used only if other treatments and therapies have stopped working. Most cases of COPD are caused by cigarette smoking, and in those instances the most important step in treating COPD is to stop smoking. COPD is also treated with medications, oxygen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drugs Used to Treat COPD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make it hard to breathe. Almost all COPD medications are inhaled, just like asthma drugs, and the goal is the same&#8212;to widen the airways and make it easier to breathe. In recent years, in fact, the drugs Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) and Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol), which were [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Quitting Smoking Can Slow Down COPD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number one cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)&#8212;a disease that includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema&#8212;is smoking. Smoking causes the lungs to become inflamed or damaged, which can prevent air from flowing in and out normally. COPD occurs after tobacco smoke irritates the airways in your lungs and gradually damages the air sacs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frequently Asked Questions About COPD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to learn more about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Below you can find answers to the most common questions: How do I prevent COPD, what are the symptoms, and how do I treat COPD? COPD is a serious lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe, and common COPD symptoms are a persistent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m a Nonsmoker, But I Have Emphysema Due to a Rare Genetic Condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’d had severe asthma since infancy, but as a child I never told anyone. I didn’t want to be treated like a baby because of my asthma, and at school I didn’t want to be perceived as a weakling. In fact, I never used my inhalers in public as a young man; asthma made me [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is COPD?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease in which your lungs become inflamed or damaged, preventing air from flowing in and out normally. The most common COPD symptoms are persistent coughing, shortness of breath, and feeling like you can&#8217;t breathe or exhale easily. COPD can refer to any airway blockage caused by chronic bronchitis, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Changes You Can Make To Stay Healthy With COPD</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can&#8217;t be cured, but there are many things you can do to stay healthy and to keep the disease from progressing. Most cases of COPD are caused by cigarette smoking; if you smoke, the most important thing you can do to fight COPD is to stop smoking. COPD is treated [...]]]></description>
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