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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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How Does Worry Affect my Health?

In Part I we learned what worry is, how it can be good and bad. So What? I Worry. What Does it Matter?Chronic and excessive worrying can have a variety of negative effects on your well being. It can isolate you from others, stripping you of your social support system. You may be so involved in the act of worrying that you don’t find time to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (7)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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COPD and Worry: What is it?

“Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.” - William Ralph Inge   As an adult, you have a lot on your mind. In addition to the usual concerns about issues such as money, the well-being of children (even if they’re grown) and other loved ones, maintaining your home, transportation – all the basics... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2011, comments (5)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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'Is That Good?' Understanding Vital Signs

“Oxygen 96 percent and heart rate, 86.” “Is that good?” Bill looked up at me, puzzled, as I told him the results of his routine pulse oximetry and heart rate check. “Yep, that’s good. It means that right now your body’s getting enough oxygen and also that your heart rate is not too fast or too slow.”... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (5)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Bad News and Good News for COPD

Late last year the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released a report confirming that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S; this, after COPD had previously been projected to reach number three in the year 2020. Often when... Read moreChevron
posted 01/27/2011, comments (3)|
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Kathi MacNaughton

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RN health writer & family caregiver for a person living with COPD
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COPD Caregiver Perspectives - New Year's Resolutions

What are your New Year's resolutions for 2011?Well, it's New Year's Eve and caregivers, like everyone else, are probably thinking about things they can do to improve their lives over the coming year. Making changes isn't always easy, though, especially when it comes to caring for someone with a progressive terminal illness like COPD. Believe me, I... Read moreChevron
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