Are you middle aged, worried about heart disease and wondering if it's too late to begin exercising to help protect your heart? If you’re of middle age and have always been sedentary, it is nowhere [...]
Even athletes and gym rats can have a habit of getting too much sleep. It’s already known that excess sleep in general isn’t healthy. […]
Are you past menopause and interested in using exercise as a way to lower your risk of developing atrial fibrillation? […]
Why aren’t more people after coronary bypass surgery given an SVC filter to prevent any blood clots from becoming a pulmonary embolism, since a DVT can suddenly break off and travel to the lungs? [...]
As a caregiver to a challenging elderly family member, you need to have all the energy, stamina and strength you can get. Here is how you can get it all. […]
If you get in a hardcore workout every day but then sit for many hours at work or home, you’re still prone to the harm of excessive sitting -- "the sitting disease." Exercise, even if [...]
Did you know that the symptoms of ADHD greatly overlap the symptoms of sleep apnea? It's possible your child was misdiagnosed. "Possible" doesn't necessarily mean "likely." It simply means that untreated obstructive sleep apnea in [...]
If you suffer from anxiety, you may already know that exercise will help. But a certain kind of exercise can work wonders. […]
Have whole eggs suffered a bad rap for many years? Or is it really possible they can cause or partially contribute to high levels of “bad” cholesterol? […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, a second opinion may be in order, because your low back pain may actually have a different cause. […]
What a shock: Your LDL is off the charts, thanks to menopause, even though you’ve been exercising and eating healthy foods. Here’s what to do. […]
Can a healthy diet during pregnancy cancel out the need for prenatal vitamins? Ever wondered if prenatal vitamins are even necessary for pregnant women already on a healthy, nutrient-dense diet? […]
Medical errors can occur post-op coronary bypass surgery, so you really have to be on the ball as a visitor to your loved-one in the hospital. […]
Here are smart ways to help prevent injury from using a treadmill desk. […]
Find out from a doctor if it’s worth avoiding foods with gluten if you or your child have ADHD. […]
Wondering how long it takes Norco to get out of your system? […]
Fran Saidel is over 60 and, after falling and injuring herself, discovered some very effective fall prevention balance exercises: no equipment needed. […]
When a patient presents to the ER with chest pain, this can mean a heart attack. Is it possible to rule OUT a heart attack without imaging tests? […]
Find out how you can combine high intensity interval training while using your treadmill desk for computer work. […]
Is it possible to make it to old age and still have good hearing? And if so, what can you do while you're still under 65 to preserve as much hearing as possible? My elderly [...]
A vascular surgeon comments about drinking soda on an airplane for hydration to help prevent a deep vein thrombosis. […]
If you’re very plus size and trying to achieve goals by walking on a treadmill, did you know that holding on will interfere with your goals? […]
Many influencers proclaim that “no child should ever be put on a diet.” Some even call this abuse. They believe children should be allowed to eat whatever and how much they want. [...]
How much is too much walking on a treadmill desk? Studies are mounting that excessive sitting throughout the day is bad for one’s health. It seems as though the perfect solution is the treadmill desk, [...]
Which is better for low back pain: working out with weights or doing cardio exercise? Low back pain is America's No. 1 nonfatal health problem. Training with weights is superior to aerobic exercise for the [...]
A humidifier is often recommended to people who suffer from sinusitis. But how effective is a humidifier for the relief of sinusitis symptoms? Symptoms include tenderness and pain around the eyes; nasal congestion; ear pain; [...]
If you have an extra-intestinal symptom of microscopic colitis—notably, the joint aches—here is your information about exercise. Though not a leading symptom of microscopic colitis, joint aches definitely do make the list of symptoms. My [...]
How does the consistent use of a treadmill desk stack up against typical cardio or aerobics workouts? The treadmill desk is gaining momentum as a means of getting healthier and lowering the risk of various [...]
If one ear suddenly hurts only when you burp, the cause may NOT be related to the Eustachian tube. […]
If you have diabetes and engage in cardio exercise, perhaps you’ve been wondering what you should eat, and what you shouldn’t, right afterward. […]
Is it really normal to spot one week before your period starts, or is this more likely the sign of disease such as cancer or fibroids? […]
Is the skin under your eye loose and saggy following eyelid surgery? This certainly doesn’t look good. But something CAN be done about it, says a plastic surgeon. […]
There is a specific circumstance under which an oral appliance can actually work better than CPAP for the patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea. […]
Can your dentist customize an oral appliance to treat your obstructive sleep apnea that’s a lot safer than a CPAP machine? […]
It is alarming just how many DVTs (blood clots) are missed in a patient following surgery. But why does this happen? […]
Stop worrying about bikinis if you’re obese and depressed. Instead, boost your spirits by doing just one exercise — one that’s safe for your joints. […]
The MRI is safer than the CT scan (no radiation), so why isn’t this routinely used to follow up on a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
How often or likely is a loosened knee replacement the result of an error by the surgeon? […]
Are you now on a statin drug and wonder if it’s okay to indulge in a lot of your favorite junk foods? Will a statin undo the harm of all that sugar and fat? [...]
If you want to build muscle, it’s not just the total daily protein intake that matters, but how it’s distributed throughout the day. […]
