March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate: Learn the...
There are many misconceptions regarding BP and heart rate readings, primarily because the two are usually taken simultaneously by most doctors and by self-monitoring devices...
October 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Watch Now: Sleep-Starved and Overeating?
Are you starved for sleep, but gaining weight? There could be a connection between your sleepless nights and expanding waistline, according to Timothy Grant, M.D., medical...
October 16, 2014 / 2 min read
Breast Cancer: Know Your Family History
For some patients, the risk of developing breast cancer is in their genes. About 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary —...
October 15, 2014 / 2 min read
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Having a list of questions prepared in advance of your appointment will help make the most of the time spent with your doctor.
October 14, 2014 / 2 min read
Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged, Post-Stroke Monitoring and...
Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition of having blood glucose levels...
October 10, 2014 / 2 min read
Are You Fruit Smart?
Eating a couple of pieces of fruit a day could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 40 per cent, says...
October 9, 2014 / 4 min read
New Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Actor George C. Scott, French General Charles de Gaulle and physicist Albert Einstein – each renowned in his respective field – all taken down by...
October 7, 2014 / 2 min read
Early Detection is Everything
Mammograms have recently been in the news as studies have questioned their effectiveness in detecting breast cancer. So what does that mean for you? ...
October 3, 2014 / 2 min read
Senior Years, Sleepless Nights?
People often say “I slept like a baby” to describe a good night’s sleep. That’s because newborns sleep 16 to 20 hours a day and...
October 2, 2014 / 3 min read
Running 5 Minutes a Day Has Long-Term...
The recent study's conclusion says that running even five to 10 minutes a day at speeds of less than 6 miles an hour is associated...
September 30, 2014 / 3 min read
