By Erin Hagan Each day, millions of people are faced with the challenges of living with arthritis — a debilitating condition that can make it difficult to perform daily activities, function at work, or simply move around. With nearly 1 out of 4 adults currently diagnosed, arthritis is a leading cause of disability across the United States. […] ... Read More
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Our Hearts Are on the Line
By Susan Taplinger For decades, heart disease was considered a man’s concern—not something for women to worry about. This misunderstanding meant that women’s symptoms were sometimes overlooked, ignored, or undiagnosed. Today, we are gaining a better understanding that heart disease is a serious consideration for both genders. Now that it’s American Heart Month, let’s take the […] ... Read More
Senior Independence Month – Building Self-Reliance
By Erin Hagan What does “independence” mean to you? For many, it means being able to make choices about lifestyle, place of dwelling, and individual pursuits. But maintaining independence and having a fulfilling life in later years takes preparation and planning. That’s why National Senior Independence Month is observed every February to share information about resources, tools, […] ... Read More
Spring into Action: The Power of Exercise for Stress Relief
By Erin Hagan April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact stress has on our lives and explore effective methods to manage it. Chronic stress has been linked to conditions such as headaches, gastric disorders, elevated blood pressure, and weakened immunity, to name just a few. The good news? Exercise is a […] ... Read More
The Great Escape: How Portable Respiratory Care Is Transforming Lives
By Susan Taplinger Read Time: 3 mins. Picture a world where respiratory therapy fits seamlessly into daily life—no longer tethered to stationary machines or confined to specific locations. Thanks to a new wave of portable solutions, that world is here. From delivering therapy on mountaintops to simplifying patient monitoring in bustling cities, portable respiratory care […] ... Read More
Freedom in Every Breath: The New Role of Oxygen Concentrators
By Susan Taplinger Read Time: 3 mins. For people living with chronic respiratory conditions, oxygen therapy can be the difference between staying active and independent — or being restricted by illness. Whether it’s COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or post-COVID complications, supplemental oxygen helps stabilize symptoms and lowers the risk of hospitalization. As the demand for respiratory […] ... Read More
Every Step Counts: Rebuilding Mobility through Physical Therapy
By Susan Taplinger Read Time. 3 mins. Physical therapy is where science meets the art of movement. It’s a discipline grounded in anatomy and guided by insight — using observation, repetition, and specialized tools to help the body heal itself. October is National Physical Therapy Month, a reminder of how this profession changes lives every […] ... Read More
COPD Season: Wintering Through the Surge
By Susan Taplinger Read Time: 3 mins. Respiratory season doesn’t announce itself like a storm front or a headline-making surge. It unfolds quietly — a shift in humidity, an uptick in viral circulation, the first clusters of respiratory complaints appearing in emergency departments. And during COPD Awareness Month, these early signs take on added weight […] ... Read More