Allergies
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat. The heart is a muscle that […]
Allergies
Blood Pressure
Blood Presure
Listen to your heart
There are many ways to track your heart rate nowadays, from fitness watches such as Garmin and Apple to activity […]
Body and Mind
Body and Mind
A new Alzheimer’s drug has been approved. But should you take it?
On June 7, 2021, the FDA granted accelerated approval to the first drug in 18 years for Alzheimer’s disease. This is welcome […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
What is a hiatal hernia?
Hiatal hernias are very common. They occur when part of the stomach pokes through a natural gap (called a hiatus) […]
Excercise and Fitness
Exercise
Exercise challenge:
In the May issue, Dr. Beth Frates, clinical assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, recommended […]
Drugs
Drugs
Wondering about a headline-grabbing drug? Read on
Sometimes it seems like we hear news of a “breakthrough” drug nearly every day. Yet true breakthroughs are rare. How […]
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Quarantine snacking fixer-upper
The “battle of the bulge” gained a new foe this year: quarantine snacking. Sales of snack foods like cookies and crackers shot […]
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health
Reducing heart risks in the wake of breast cancer treatment
Today, the vast majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease—91% are still alive five years after their […]
Nutrition
Nutrition
4 essential nutrients — are you getting enough?
The newest dietary guidelines for Americans say that many Americans don’t get enough of four vital nutrients. Over time, a […]
Women’s Health
Women's health
Period equity: What is it, why does it matter?
It’s happened to so many people who menstruate: you’re going about your life until you realize that you just got […]
Skin Health
Skin Health
Daily skin care in 3 simple steps
A widely-advertised facial moisturizer claims to be the best on the market — and sells for $225 per bottle. Should […]
Aging
Aging
Prediabetes diagnosis as an older adult: What does it really mean?
As our bodies age, the risk of type 2 diabetes increases. It is estimated that 25% of adults older than […]
Cancer
Cancer
7 strategies to prevent cancer
Even if you have a family history of cancer, you’re not powerless against the disease. Roughly 40% of cancers are […]
