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When we think of cardiovascular disease, the mind often goes straight to dramatic events like heart attacks. Most of us know that hardened, clogged arteries can cause heart problems, but even the tiny…

If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about your risk for heart disease. Sleep apnea is a condition where the breathing pattern is…

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, mentally, emotionally and physically. And while there are many obvious physical changes, there are also some changes beneath the surface. How pregnancy affects…

Getting sufficient quality sleep is critical for overall health and wellbeing. Yet many of us are challenged by chronic sleep deprivation, with a host of physical and emotional problems causing sleep…

Skin rashes are very common and can show up in many ways. They can be caused by things like heat, allergies, irritation, medications, or underlying health conditions. Some rashes go away on their own…

Known as a silent disease because there are typically no symptoms before a fracture, osteoporosis is the most common cause of fractures in postmenopausal women and older men. Osteoporosis is a disease…

When something is going on with your health, most people fall into one of two categories: Keep it to yourself for fear of what others will think or overshare and tell everyone. But keeping…

When your child says their legs hurt, it can be difficult for parents to determine what is causing the pain. Is it a normal part of growing up or a sports injury? Knowing the difference can help…

Joint replacement is not about age. It is about whether pain is limiting your life and keeping you from doing what you love. If arthritis has worn away the smooth cartilage in your joint and…

When we hear “spring training,” we often picture baseball players preparing for a new season. But many of us are athletes in our everyday lives, whether we are gardening, golfing, walking the dog…

Why is it so hard to get up in the morning when it’s still dark outside? With each time change or seasonal shift of sunrise, we go through the familiar process of rising before the sun. While our…