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Identifying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease early is key to staying as healthy as possible. That’s why it’s important not to shrug off the early signs of this disease that affects about 15 million Americans. November is COPD Awareness month, making it the perfect time to learn more about symptoms and treatments to manage this progressive condition.

COPD Self-Care: Tips for Identifying It Early and Staying Healthy Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you find time today to pause, reflect on your blessings and share your gratitude for those around you. At Adventist Health, we’re perpetually grateful for our amazing providers, associates and the communities we serve.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances …” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Though 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of them don’t know it. If you’re not sure, talk to your primary care provider about your blood sugar and how you can take steps to prevent a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis down the road. Visit ahlink.org/4eHVLDq to discover who should be tested for diabetes and prediabetes and how to manage your blood sugar.

How to Reverse Prediabetes Through healthy habits prediabetes can, in fact, be reversed. Here's what you need to know about high cholesterol, trigclyceride levels and weight management.