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Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature for communities...

Asthma is often an invisible illness, it presents primarily experiential and sometimes an auditory group of symptoms. However, asthma can be linked to visible conditions as well. This is an...

I moved to the Midwest a few years ago and I have absolutely loved having all four seasons which was something I had never experienced before as I was born...

I have dealt with asthma my entire life. I also have experienced hives from time to time. Often I have wondered if this is unique to me, or if other...

As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...

Too little moisture in the air and too much moisture in the air can both be asthma triggers. Humidity is a common asthma trigger; the complicated part is that different...

Asthma is a complex, chronic illness that can affect both the body and the mind. Coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing are common physical symptoms. Although they are less noticeable...

Has anyone ever experienced tightness in their chest after eating ice cream? I do, and I cough sporadically in the 15 minutes following a modest serving of it, but I...

When it comes to understanding asthma, the public pushes a big misconception that asthma isn’t a big deal. Shedding light on the harsh realities of asthma can bring awareness and...

We’re all too familiar with the light layers of dust that can accumulate on our surfaces and furniture after we haven’t cleaned for a few days. In addition to being...

I have dealt with asthma my entire life and also have high blood pressure. Of course, these are two different diseases with different treatment strategies, but still, I was wondering...

It seems like everywhere you go, there is a trigger for your asthma. That’s been my experience. When I lived on the east coast of the United States and Canada...

Back in December, I purchased an air purifier. And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? I’ve now spent the past 7 months using it alongside a...

My mama’s first words when I told her I was thinking of starting CrossFit were “That is not a good idea. I don’t think you should be doing that as...

I recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with polyps last year at a follow-up appointment with...

Food, water, shelter, and air are the four components that a human being needs to survive. Oxygen is the main component within the air that is needed for all of...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

Like many medical conditions, asthma is not “one size fits all.” There are currently 25 million people with asthma, and what works to manage one person’s symptoms may not apply...

Okay ladies, who is having fun with hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Do you carry around a fan with you at all times? Dress in layers in case...