- COPD - Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
The best way to prevent COPD is to quit smoking or, if you don’t smoke, not to start Also try to avoid lung irritants that can contribute to COPD, such as air pollution, chemical fumes, dust, and secondhand smoke Smoking is the leading cause of COPD If you smoke, talk with your provider about programs and products that can help you quit
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) - NHLBI, NIH
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare but serious condition that causes abnormal blood clotting throughout the body’s blood vessels You may develop DIC if you have an infection or injury that affects the body’s normal blood clotting process DIC progresses through two stages: overactive clotting followed by bleeding In stage one, overactive clotting leads to blood clots
- Pneumonia - Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Pneumonia can be very serious and even life-threatening You can take a few steps to try and prevent it Vaccines can help prevent some types of pneumonia Good hygiene (washing your hands often), quitting smoking, and keeping your immune system strong by getting regular physical activity and eating healthy are other ways to lower your risk of getting pneumonia
- Insomnia - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
CBT-I is a 6- to 8-week treatment plan to help you learn how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer This is usually recommended as the first treatment option for long-term insomnia and can be very effective CBT-I can be done by a doctor, nurse, or therapist; you can do it in person, by telephone, or online It involves the following parts: Cognitive therapy helps you feel less nervous
- Coronary Heart Disease - Causes and Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease may have more than one cause, including plaque buildup or problems that affect how the heart's blood vessels work Taking steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy early in life can prevent risk factors from developing
- Overweight and Obesity - Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Learn how to prevent overweight and obesity in children and adults Find links to an NHLBI-tested eating and exercise plan called Aim for a Healthy Weight
- You can prevent heart disease. Yes, YOU! | NHLBI, NIH
Home Education and Awareness The Heart Truth® Listen to Your Heart: Women and Heart Disease You can prevent heart disease Yes, YOU!
- Sickle Cell Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Treatment options for sickle cell disease include medicines that lessen symptoms, blood transfusions, blood and bone marrow transplants, and gene therapy treatments Bone marrow transplants and gene therapies are potential cures for some people
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