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Coronavirus Resource Center
The rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 has sparked alarm worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared… More »
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken-heart syndrome)
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken-heart syndrome, is a weakening of the left ventricle that is usually the result of severe… More »
The facts about Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurogenerative disease that causes nerve cells (or neurons) in the area of the brain that… More »
6 simple tips to reduce your blood pressure
Many women suddenly found themselves with a diagnosis of high blood pressure when the American College of Cardiology and American… More »
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Healthy habits mean more disease-free years
An observational study published online Jan. 8, 2020, by The BMJ suggests that people who follow four or five healthy habits have an additional decade of disease-free living, compared with people who don’t follow any healthy lifestyle habits. More »
The far-reaching effects of a little bit of weight loss
Losing 5% of one’s total body weight can result in clinically significant physiologic changes. For example, losing a little weight can reduce heartburn, knee pain, blood pressure, and diabetes risk. Losing 5% of one’s body weight may also lead to… (Locked) More »
Common physical problems that threaten your driving skills
There are many physical changes that can affect driving skills. For example, arthritis pain may make it hard to grip a steering wheel, get in and out of a car, or push the pedals; hearing loss can make it harder… (Locked) More »
Focus on easier reading
At some point, almost all people need reading glasses as their eyes naturally lose the ability to focus up close, a condition called presbyopia. People also may get extra reading assistance by using desk magnifiers, lubricating the eyes with artificial… More »
