Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a seri …Read More
Research over the past two decades has shown that depression and heart disease are common companions and, what is worse, each can lead to the other. It appears now that depression is an important risk factor for heart disease along with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. A study conducted in Baltimore, MD found …Read More
Once I reached a certain age, I found that as Fall turned to Winter, the skin around my nails (thumbs especially), would start to dry out and actual cracks or fissures would form in a direct and painful line from both sides of the nail. The longer the “crac …Read More
Who gets constipated?
According to the 1996 National Health Interview Survey, about 3 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults age 65 and over. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common prob …Read More
Highest approved dose of cholesterol-lowering
medication could cause harm to muscles
In March, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned patients and healthcare providers about the potential fo …Read More
We urge you to discuss the value of a glaucoma check with your health care professional.
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of legal blindness in the United States and the leading cause for African-Americans. Some 80,000 Americans have been left legally blind from glaucoma.
Over …Read More
Does getting older necessarily mean bad eyesight?
No. Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. Many older people have relatively good eyesight well into their eighties and beyond. But age can bring changes that may weaken your eyes, making reading in particular more difficult. Th …Read More
Upwards of one billion people worldwide have a vitamin D deficiency. Even those who practice eating a relatively healthy diet can experience dangerously low vitamin D levels. Throughout history we’ve received the bulk of our Vitamin D from the sun. In today’s environment we are told to reduce sunlight exposure to avoid sk …Read More
ANGINA PECTORIS (“ANGINA”) is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD), which occurs when vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrowed and blocked due to atheroscleros …Read More
What is an arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia is a change in the regular beat of the heart. The heart may seem to skip a beat or beat irregularly or very fast or very slowly.
Does having an arrhythmia mean that a person has heart disease?
No, not necessarily …Read More