Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. A group of physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Heart Association have released updated guidelines on managing cholesterol to minimize the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. The new guidelines advocate for more aggressive treatment with statin therapy and getting LDL… Read More »
November 7, 2018 Posted By Categories Mary Chris Jaklevic is a reporter-editor at HealthNewsReview.org. She tweets as @mcjaklevic. Wake me when it’s over. There was a lot of misleading information in news stories this week about a study of sleep traits and risk of breast cancer. It was a complex study to decipher, but instead… Read More »
Brian O’Connor says he gets a feeling of dread in his stomach when he sees the ‘back to school’ signs. Photo: Tony Gavin Seasonal Affective Disorder: All you need to know about therapies for the winter blues Independent.ie A week ago, the clocks went back and while many people celebrated with a well-earned extra hour… Read More »
We all know the importance of exercising and eating right. However, it’s easy to give up on these healthier decisions the moment our conveniences are being compromised. Committing to exercise also means that we have to wake up at 5 AM every day to hit the treadmill before we go to work. Committing to stay… Read More »
Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, a pinched nerve (neuroma), or heel pain (plantar fasciitis). I perform a thorough evaluation and examination, and together we review the origin, mechanics, and treatment plan for the specific problem or issue. The patient usually asks if they need… Read More »