When you were a child, practically nothing beat a glass of ice-cold milk to wash down a few homemade cookies. But as an adult, you may have moved away from milk, even though it is one of the best sources …
Study Shows Implantable Heart Device Increases Patient’s Quality of Life
CRT-D offers doctors clue to relationship between congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.
Barbara Anglosi’s implanted heart device and defibrillator works so well she doesn’t even notice when it activates.
Mrs. Anglosi, 75, of Marlton, New Jersey, had a bi-ventricular …
The Skin You’re In: Prevention and Protection
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. The number of skin cancer cases continues to rise, with most caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays. Exposure comes from the sun, but some may also come from …
Patient Discovers Longtime Neurological Condition at Mid-Life
An initial scare, a revelation and, ultimately, a surgery that changes life for the better.
Andrea Beicht remembers vividly the bizarre, out-of-the-blue event that signaled something was wrong. It actually sounds like a special-effects scene from a movie.
“It was …
Preventing Heart Disease in Women: A New Approach
By now, most women know that heart disease is not a problem limited to men. What most women don’t realize is that it is a disease that affects every woman.
This shift in direction was recently outlined in the American …
Summer Reading Camp Helps Kids Turn the Page
Did you know that up to 40% of the children in the United States have problems learning to read, according to research? Since 1995, the Cooper Learning Center (LEAP) has changed the lives of thousands of children by helping them …
How Much Do You Know About Low Back Pain?
Low back pain interferes with work, daily activities, and physical activity. Four out of five adults will experience some level of low back pain during their lifetime. Take this short true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you …
New Program Helps Cancer Survivors Deal with Weight Gain
Chemotherapy is over; the radiation treatment is complete and cancer patients are finally getting back into a more normal routine. Back to work, but in an unfamiliar body.
“Breast cancer patients often struggle with weight gain after treatments,” said Generosa …
Heart Attacks: It’s a Matter of Time & Location
The sweating starts first. Nausea follows. Then comes a heaviness in the chest that won’t go away. Something is wrong and you need to get help.
“Nearly 1.5 million people suffer heart attacks each year in the U.S., and almost …
Don’t Wait for a Stroke to Happen to You
Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease and occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to your brain gets blocked or bursts. When that happens the affected part of your brain doesn’t get the blood it needs. …