February 24, 2020 by John Fernandez
Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances...
When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with...
Roundup: Driving While Drowsy is Bigger Hazard...
Driving a vehicle while drowsy is a bigger health hazard than existing federal statistics show, says the American Automobile Association (AAA) after conducting what the...
February 9, 2018 / 4 min read
Mind Over Marathon: The Psychology of Running
Months of physical training will be put to the test this weekend as more than 20,000 runners set out to compete in the Fitbit Miami...
January 25, 2018 / 2 min read
(Roundup) FDA Warns Against Giving Kids Cough,...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is requiring safety-labeling changes to keep children and adolescents from being prescribed cough and cold medicines that...
January 12, 2018 / 4 min read
The Common Cold: Myths vs. Facts (Infographic)
Most people know the signs and symptoms of the common cold – sore throat, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. But did you know that a...
December 19, 2017 / 2 min read
Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...
Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...
November 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Just 1 in 10 Adults Getting Enough...
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are loaded with vitamins and minerals, can help fight chronic diseases, such as heart problems, diabetes...
November 21, 2017 / 2 min read
Blood Pressure of 130/80 Now Considered High,...
A new and stricter standard for determining the serious condition of hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been announced by the American Heart Association (AHA), the...
November 14, 2017 / 3 min read
Can Skipping Breakfast Damage Your Heart? Possibly,...
You’ve probably heard this piece of nutritional wisdom many times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A new study seems to wholeheartedly...
October 12, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Heart Patients Who Stop Daily Aspirin...
It’s a well-known and broadly prescribed treatment for many patients who’ve had a heart attack or stroke: Take a low-dose aspirin every day. But how...
September 29, 2017 / 3 min read
Diabetics With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known to be associated with many health problems, but most people do not realize that it can lead to some...
September 5, 2017 / 2 min read
