Breath is essential to life, and our lungs make it happen. These two spongy organs rest deep in either side of our chest. Every time we inhale, our lungs harvest oxygen from the air we breathe and deposit it into our blood, which carries it into each cell in our body. Meanwhile, our cells constantly […]

CASES of a potentially fatal childhood virus are on the rise in the UK, new data has revealed. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under the age of two. 1 Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have risen in the UK. Above, a computer generated image of the […]

CUH physiotherapist Bríd O’Donoghue says that when she first met patient Richard Murray, who is now a wheelchair user following a spinal injury, she was aware of the long rehab road ahead for him but was blown away by his resilience. “From day one, he was really positive about the whole thing. He has an […]

Pilates is great for so many things. Whether it’s helping us to balance better, sit up straighter, develop a stronger core for weight lifting or exhausting small muscles in preparation for long runs, pilates is one of the best all-round exercises you can do. And now scientists have discovered another string to the pilates bow: […]

Sophie Gray has been in and out of hospital her entire life. Her family also live 650km from Adelaide, or roughly an eight-hour car trip, which has made getting to and from appointments difficult, but Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has helped keep kids like Sophie with their families. “It’s our home away from home,” […]

Thu 17 Nov 2022 | 04:33 PM Have you ever heard about a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, fondly known as RSV? Here are some informations about RSV bellow: RSV is a common virus that can affect anyone of any age, and its symptoms are generally mild and manageable, according to NSW Healt. What is […]

Note: Information in this article was accurate at the time of original publication. Because information about COVID-19 changes rapidly, we encourage you to visit the websites of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and your state and local government for the latest information. As a common respiratory virus surges […]

By Megan Wehring It may be a brutal fall and winter for parents, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there has been early and elevated respiratory virus activity, especially among children. Co-circulation of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2 (commonly known as COVID-19) and others could place stress on healthcare […]

Dr. April Kam, pediatric emergency department physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital, shares how to manage a cold or the flu at home, and when you should visit your family doctor or the emergency department. Colds and the flu are very common during the fall and winter months. With the addition of COVID-19 and RSV, this […]

What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus, often called RSV, is a common virus that can cause infections in the nose, throat, lungs and respiratory tract. Historically, almost all children are infected with RSV by age 2, and re-infections are common at all ages. RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants. As of November […]

To All Members of the Campus Community: This notice of an observed increase in adenovirus activity follows messaging last week about community transmission of all types of respiratory illnesses, and includes reminders about how to remain vigilant and protect yourself, your friends and your family, in advance of the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Severe illness with […]

Nov. 16, 2022Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 1:30 p.m. FILE – This 1981 photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows an electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV. New research announced by Pfizer on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, showed vaccinating pregnant women helped protect their newborns from the common […]

Keeping your lungs healthy is one the most important and still overlooked part of your well being. Lungs help in delivering oxygen to the cells of the whole body and thus, protecting lungs helps in improving your overall health. Every year, November is marked as the ‘lung cancer awareness month’ to spread awareness about lung […]

WISCONSIN — With several respiratory viruses circulating at higher levels than normal already this season, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are urging residents to get vaccines as soon as possible. The viruses of concern are COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Courtesy of Wisconsin DHS. “Wisconsin hospitals are already seeing an alarming number […]

stock image WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (OnFocus) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in all age groups. RSV cases have been steadily increasing in Wisconsin. Older adults as well as infants and young children are most likely to get serious complications […]

Columnists In my role as the Chair of the British Council for Offices (BCO) National Judging Panel, my fellow judges and I recently had the privilege of visiting 33 great buildings across the UK, some of them truly inspirational. But what made all the effort so satisfying was the people we met. The people at […]

We’re learning more and more about the power of breathing. Yogis have been using pranayama to slow down their parasynthetic nervous systems and fire up their bodies with lion’s breath for years, but mainstream society has only relatively recently cottoned on to breathwork. It’s such a fundamental part of wellbeing and health these days that […]

Little 2-year-old Jayda was diagnosed with the flu. She and her mom, Shanquella Major, had just left the doctor’s office and were in their car at the drive-thru at the CVS Pharmacy® on Pamplico Highway in Florence, South Carolina. Shanquella was picking up a prescription to help alleviate some of Jayda’s stuffiness. “The thought crossed […]

When people think of when to practise self-care, it’s unlikely they think of doing so at work. But, in society today, work-related stress is having a detrimental effect on employee wellbeing. Concerningly, almost half UK employees are close to burnout from work whilst a staggering 79% of British adults feel stressed at least once a month. That is why […]

All people breathe on auto-pilot. However, you can gain several benefits if you learn to control your breathing. For instance, you can relax and calm your mind by taking deep breaths. Aside from that, numerous breathing techniques can provide health benefits. One, in particular, is holotropic breathwork. In fact, this breathing technique can deliver positive […]

















