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11/29/2021
Tags: Healthy lifestyle

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Breathing freely – how to live a good day with asthma

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Is asthma keeping you awake at night?

Asthma attacks commonly come on at night, but this could be a sign that the condition is not being managed properly. Find out why night-time symptoms occur and what to do about them.

8/23/2022

Asthmatic Sirpa Ärmänen likes to keep fit by playing golf

Golf has been part of Sirpa Ärmänen's life for over 20 years. Her social hobby provides brisk outdoor exercise – and helps with asthma.

6/29/2022

What everyone should know about asthma at work

Exposures in the workplace can cause allergies and trigger asthma. Even a single high-dose exposure to chemicals can cause a syndrome called irritant-induced asthma.

5/12/2022

Study: A healthful diet may ease asthma symptoms

According to a French study, it might be possible to prevent your asthma symptoms with healthy diet rich in fish and fresh vegetables.

5/12/2022

How to sleep better with asthma?

Is your asthma or COPD keeping you from a good night’s sleep? Sleep is so important for getting you through each day and refreshing you mentally and physically. If you’re waking up to coughing or whee...

4/29/2022

Recipes for balance and well-being

Sara La Fountain, an internationally renowned chef, shares her philosophy for using food as a source of inspiration, enjoyment, and overall well-being.

4/20/2022

Living with COPD: Exercise is the best medicine

Being diagnosed with COPD marked a pivotal transformation in Jaana Koponen’s life. She shares the story of how exercise has slowed down the progression of her symptoms.

3/8/2022

Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps

You might not think about it as such, but breathing is hard muscle work. That’s why the way you use your breathing muscle - the diaphragm - can make a big difference. Whenever you’re out of breath, ne...

2/10/2022

Good asthma management vital during the pandemic

With pandemic fatigue setting in, it’s easy to let asthma medications slide. But maintaining a good asthma management strategy and keeping your symptoms in check are the best ways for taking care of y...

1/19/2022

Blogger Karoliina Pentikäinen shares life as an asthmatic in the times of pandemic

Being an asthmatic can be stressful but influencer Karoliina Pentikäinen has decided not to worry. Caring for her asthma is as important as ever.

1/19/2022

Regular exercise is good for your health and asthma control

Establishing a regular exercise routine has many health benefits – especially for those living with asthma. Jari Parkkari, Professor of Sports and Exercise Medicine, shares his tips for exercising mor...

11/5/2021

Opera singer’s inspiring tips for stronger breathing

Read on to discover how you can train your lungs to breathe stronger in creative ways.

11/4/2021

COPD and flare-ups – how to get back on track

There are many treatment options and lifestyle choices that can help keep COPD symptoms in check. However, unexpected flare-ups can happen. Read on for some important tips on what to look out for and ...

3/31/2021

How to quit smoking and improve COPD symptoms

If you smoke and receive a diagnosis of COPD, one of the first things your doctor may advise is to put down your cigarettes. Quitting is possible and it is the single best thing you can do for your lu...

2/24/2021

Power up your lungs – how to take care of your asthma with exercise in 2021

One of the best ways to care for your respiratory system is good exercise. And if your asthma is well controlled, there’s no reason it should stop you from getting the blood pumping. Regular workouts ...

2/5/2020

How do I know if I have COPD?

More than a smoker’s cough, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious respiratory illness. But how can you tell if you have it? Here are a few things to watch for.

1/29/2019

Does your weight affect your asthma?

While studies can’t fully explain the link between obesity and asthma, there is evidence that losing extra weight could help relieve asthma symptoms.

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Living with COPD – ease the tightness with these fresh habits

Time for good news: after a COPD diagnosis, there are many ways for you to manage your symptoms and improve your wellbeing and future condition. What’s best is that new, healthy habits can really make...