How Climate Change Is Making 5 Chronic Conditions Worse

Plus, what to expect at a breast ultrasound. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central | Healthy Self ](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) [These Chronic Conditions Are Especially Vulnerable to Climate Change](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) [These Chronic Conditions Are Especially Vulnerable to Climate Change](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) There’s no question about it: Extreme weather, fires, high heat, and pollution are reshaping human health. We asked environmental health scientists [how our changing climate is affecting five common health conditions](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) and what, if anything, we can do about it. [Why You Need (or at Least Should Consider) a Service Dog](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) [Why You Need (or at Least Should Consider) a Service Dog](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) These specially trained pups can provide comfort, give stability for walking, and even detect an oncoming seizure. Learn about the types of [service dogs](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) plus where to find your new best friend. [Having a Breast Ultrasound? Here’s What to Know](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) [Having a Breast Ultrasound? Here’s What to Know](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) This imaging test may be ordered if a routine mammogram turns up something suspicious, or if your breast density makes mammograms hard to read. Here’s [what to expect if you’re having one](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=). [Can yoga help with MS.png](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) [We have the answer!](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGQskwJZUE-bLOivfq7hEAf7QomPiXnWe_XmQIBEPQZlTuQ6tloMt00uCgayYyaXS-Htd452RA=) This low impact, mindful physical activity is a great way to help you feel centered, strong, and in control if you’re living with multiple sclerosis (MS)—and it can help make everyday tasks easier. 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