Nutrition & Diet

18 Jan These 5 Habits Could Add 10 Years to Your Life

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The average life expectancy of a woman 50 years old who does not live a low-risk lifestyle is 29 years...

18 Dec 5 Things to Consider – Other Than Diet – To Help You Lose Weight

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It might seem kind of cruel to publish an article about losing weight right when we’re all enjoying traditional holiday...

19 Sep Eat, Play, Sleep – Stress Management Is Essential For Your Health

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We all know that stress is not good for you. Separate from the psychological effects, stress can damage your physical...

30 Aug Grilling Season’s A Good Time To Try More Spices, Less Salt

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Everyone needs to ingest a certain amount of sodium for the healthy functions of the body, but too much can...

31 Aug What Happens When You Drink Alcohol with COPD?

Posted at 06:16h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Heart & Metabolic Heath, Nutrition & Diet 35 Comments

If you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, of course you’re told that you should eat healthy, exercise, get adequate sleep, and...

The Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation (PERF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that was formed from a passion to improve the outlook for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), through research into pulmonary rehabilitation and other patient-centered therapies. Over time, this purpose has adapted to include other diseases where shortness-of-breath and exercise intolerance are hallmark symptoms.

PERF publishes a free blog, and responds to reader’s questions and concerns, for those who experience breathing difficulties or exercise limitations.

For more information visit us on the web at https://perf2ndwind.org/.