New Year's Resolution or New Way of LivingI am not really a New Year’s resolution person because I was never very successful with them. The same thing happens when I try to diet. The plan lasts about... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COPD and FluPeak flu season is upon us. The first quarter of the year is when we are most at risk for "catching" the flu, and that can be bad news for... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Notice of ChangeWe're so used to our own bodies that we tend not to take notice of gradual changes. We automatically think "it's us just getting a little older and slowing down."... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Seated Dance for COPDKathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and toning - all while sitting in a chair... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Taking on a ChallengeHave you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point forgetting about it? All of a sudden it... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the New York/Presbyterian/Columbia Lung Transplant Program. That means that... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
You Must Release Those EndorphinsDepression is prevalent this time of year. The days are cold, and nights are long. We fear going into public because we could run into someone with cold or flu... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Exercising Safely and Effectively With COPDExercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely with exercise when you have COPD... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Drop from FestivitiesIf you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one almighty bang. You're so busy preparing for the... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Truth as it ComesWriting this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find out why. We all leave a mark behind... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Snow and COPDSince my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the Northeast United States, shoveling snow has been a... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let’s Begin the Nutrition DiscussionWe get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with a dietician and a COPD educator. What I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health problems. Wow! Another round of antibiotics for her... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Final Part of the YearDuring the final part of the year, I daydream about those late spring days when the temperature, humidity, dander, and wind speed finally align. I call it “God’s Weather”. The... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
12 Steps of ChristmasChristmas is a hectic mishmash of family and friends and obligations. In a 4-week span, there are too many parties to attend, too many gifts to buy, and too much... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ThanksgivingThanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday - way beyond Christmas which has become so commercialized it’s no longer recognizable to me. The Christmas decorations used to go up sometime after Thanksgiving... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 1Born in 1955, things were different then. However, I’ll have to jump ahead a few years to when I was more aware of what was going on. It seemed everyone... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Filling My Emergency BagThe changing of the season brings on a whole new ball game. There is nasty weather coming as some of us know too well what this means. If you are in... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
10 Tips For Managing COPDCOPD is a chronic disease. This means it’s always there. However, the progression of the disease can be slowed, and symptoms can be minimized. You can live well and live... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments