For months, I had been feeling pressure in my chest after running. As a cardiologist, I should have instantly recognized this feeling as angina, but...
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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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These Boots Are Made for Hiking
What could be better than hiking through a beautiful wooded area…or up a mountain trail…on a bright sunny day? Lots of people are discovering the...
Poison Ivy Alert
Summer is finally here, and Mother Nature is calling you outside. Long walks in nature, trips to the local forest preserve, and destination hikes are...
Self-Care for Asymptomatic COVID-19
Many people getting COVID tests so they can travel or because they have been exposed to others with COVID are shocked when they test positive...
Drink Without Derailing your Diet
A glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail when out with friends can dulgence can undermine otherwise healthy eating habits. If you’re watching your...
A Lump in the Lung: Often No Cause for Alarm
Hearing that you have a growth in your lung can be terrifying, but for most people, it’s an unfounded fear. Less than 5 percent of...
Overcome Fatty Liver Disease
The liver is a 3-pound, rubbery organ that sits on the right side of your abdomen, below the diaphragm and above the stomach, and it’s...
Ask the Expert: Hand Therapy
Q: I am 78 years old and I have bent fingers on each hand, mainly the middle ones. Sometimes, my hands seem to get numb...
When Standing Is Unbearable
Like everything else, your blood is subject to the laws of gravity. When you stand up, gravity pulls blood into your abdomen and legs. To...
The Science Behind Acupuncture
For 3,000 years, acupuncture has been a staple of Chinese health care, where it is regularly used to treat conditions as diverse as insomnia, pain,...
Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?
Regular physical activity offers a wide range of health benefits, including protection against the development of heart disease. But in rare cases, it appears to...
Medical Tourism
Patients from developing nations have long traveled to the United States to access care they couldn’t get at home, but the high cost of U.S....
