Allergies
Thunderstorm asthma: Bad weather, allergies, and asthma attacks
It’s an old line: everyone complains about the weather but no one is doing anything about it. But if you’re a […]
Allergies
Blood Pressure
Blood Presure
Is broken heart syndrome becoming more common?
The classic symptoms of a heart attack, such as squeezing chest discomfort and trouble breathing, usually occur when a blocked […]
Body and Mind
Body and Mind
Scroll smarter to protect your mental health
Social media platforms offer a way to connect with others — long-lost friends, busy family members, and neighbors. So, why […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help
We are in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis — and parents need to take action. Over the […]
Excercise and Fitness
Exercise
Strong legs help power summer activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, and more
My favorite summer activities officially kick in when the calendar flips to May. It’s prime time for open water swimming, […]
Drugs
Drugs
When is a drug rash more than just a rash?
You were recently started on antibiotics for an infection and you are now doing well. But slowly your skin begins […]
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Scheduled fasting may help with weight loss
Intermittent fasting — the practice of going for set periods of time without eating — has gotten a lot of […]
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health
The ABCs of atrial fibrillation
If you sometimes notice a fluttering, quivering sensation in your chest, you might have atrial fibrillation. About one in 11 […]
Nutrition
Nutrition
Healthy oils at home and when eating out
Some people may be cautious when it comes to using oils in cooking or with their food. Eating fat with […]
Women’s Health
Women's health
Novel telehealth approach may improve overactive bladder symptoms
Women with overactive bladder — a chronic condition triggering a sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate — showed significant improvement in […]
Skin Health
Skin Health
Healthy feet, happy life
Your feet are the foundation of an active lifestyle, but odds are you don’t give them proper attention. “As you […]
Aging
Aging
A new angle on aging in place: The virtual village
For most of us, Plan A for long-term housing is pretty simple: live at home, independently, for as long as […]
Cancer
Cancer
Colon cancer screening decisions: What’s the best option and when?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and rates are rising, particularly in […]
