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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Living With COPD: War or Peace?

based on an editorial by Jo-Von Tucker.   Have you ever noticed that some people seem to cope with COPD much better than others?   Why is that? COPD is a constant presence in our lives. It has a profound impact on our emotional health, physical health, self-image, relationships, aspirations, and overall outlook on life. In this... Read moreChevron
posted 08/23/2010, comments (8)|
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Honoring Fathers: Man Bikes 50 Days for American Lung Associaton

What are you doing this Father’s Day? Having a cook-out? Attending church, or maybe a baseball game? Mark Koltz won’t be doing any of that. Yes, he’ll be celebrating the life – and the legacy – of his father-in-law, but in a most unusual way. This Father’s Day Mark will be setting out on the adventure of a... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
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COPD and Depression - Part II: You Can Feel Better!

In COPD and Depression – Part I: Who, Me? we met Jerry at a routine doctor’s office visit… “I’m fighting for every breath here, doc. I can’t do anything I used to. I was a strong guy, a firefighter for goodness sake. Now I can barely carry my garden hose. I can’t sleep, I can’t concentrate, I... Read moreChevron
posted 06/14/2010, comments (3)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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COPD and Depression - Part I: Who, Me?

“I’m fighting for every breath here, doc. I can’t do anything I used to. I was a strong guy, a firefighter for goodness sake. Now I can barely carry my garden hose. I can’t sleep, I can’t concentrate, I don’t feel like doing anything anymore.” Jerry sat across from Dr. Rogers, leaned over, his elbows on... Read moreChevron
posted 06/07/2010, comments (2)|
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A Healthy Weight Can Help You Feel Better

Did you know that more than 1 billion people worldwide are overweight? Or that 2/3 of us in the United States weigh too much? Yes, it's a fact. And even worse, for those of us in our 50s or older, adult obesity has increased by a whopping 60 percent during our lifetime!   Diseases of obesity are also on the rise, including prediabetes and... Read moreChevron
posted 04/05/2010, comments (0)|
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