3 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain After You Quit Smoking

These tips will help keep your weight in check after you stop smoking.

How to Quit Smoking Gradually

Ready to kick your habit? Instead of doing it cold turkey, here are tips to ease into a smoke-free life.

The Link Between Physical and Mental Health

If you think your mind and body don’t affect each another, think again.

Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often…

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body. It mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh, but can occur in other deep veins, such as in the arms and pelvis. DVT is most common in…

Dr. Martin Shares Ways to End Tobacco Use on PHL17

This year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association finds numerous states earned failing grades on efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes.

5 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System

You have the power to keep your immune response firing on all cylinders – here’s how.

The Health Effects of Pandemic Drinking

If you’ve been drinking more than usual lately, here’s how it can affect your body.

What Are the Signs of Lung Cancer?

Learn about symptoms, screenings and prevention to lower your risk of this common cancer.