Brain Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Any organ can fail, given the right circumstances. We tend to overlook it, but that includes the brain. As an organ, the brain is susceptible to dam...
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Poor Sleep is a Risk Factor for...
We often overlook the importance of sleep when it comes to our health. Generally, we think lack of sleep leads only to feeling tired, and nothing mor...
Diabetes, COVID, and a Higher Risk of Stroke
Diabetes is not a simple disease. It comes with a long list of complications and other health problems, including nerve damage, heart disease, retino...
Stories from Nurses
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a nurse? How it's possible to care for family and friends? Or to keep a straight face when something ...
Will antibiotic resistance cause the next pandemic?
Why are antibiotics so important? How do they work? Why does resistance to antibiotics matter? Why don't we have more of them? Will a superbu...
Why go to nutritional counseling?
Why go to nutritional counseling? What can a dietitian tell you that you haven't already heard before? And how does my primary care provider un...
Varicose veins and modern treatment options
You or someone you know probably has varicose veins. You know, the ugly discoloration or bulging veins on the legs? It's a very common problem....
Chest pain, heart palpitations, and COVID-19, with Dr. Edelson and Dr. Pamnani
When it comes to chest pain, one of the most difficult questions is "How do you know when to go to the Emergency Department?" What are the signs and ...
Heart attacks, prevention, and COVID-19 with Dr. David Thompson
When you have a heart attack, what happens? What does the EMS crew do? How quickly do you need a procedure? Who are you referred to after a heart a...
Guide to home exercise
With a new year, comes a fresh start, but it can be challenging to sustain a new exercise routine for more than a month a two. Success comes down to ...