Heart Health

New year, new diet? For many, this is the time of year to give some thought to previous bad habits and contemplate some changes for healthier living. Fortunately, it’s also the time that publications come out with their rankings of the various popular diets, to help spur on your strategizing….

At this point, the evidence is pretty incontrovertible. Obesity is a public health epidemic in the United States, and, according to a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine, predictions are that by 2030, ½ of all American adults will be obese and nearly ¼ will be categorized…

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.’’ But for those who suffer from sleep apnea (some 18 million US adults), getting a good night’s sleep is often an elusive dream. For a review of what is sleep…

You’ve probably seen the public service announcements: A man clutching his chest in anguish, a sure sign that he’s experiencing an acute heart attack. And it’s true that, for men, the most concrete sign of a heart attack in progress is the chest tightening and pressure known as “typical angina.”…

Almost daily, there’s a news story about the latest “research” on what you should- or shouldn’t- be eating. Just opening your fridge at this point feels like an act of bravery, as the expert guidance on healthy eating seems to constantly shift. But, according to real nutrition experts, the truth…

Way too many of us are way too sleepy during the day, yet unable to get a good night’s sleep at night. In addition to causing drowsiness and irritability, lack of sleep can have real and permanent damaging consequences for our physical health and well-being. In fact, new preliminary research…