Health Tips

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of its risk factors are within our control. By making informed lifestyle choices and staying proactive about your health, you can significantly lower your risk of heart disease. Today, we will talk…

Your quick response can save a life! Last week we talked about the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. Both are emergencies, requiring quick intervention. A sudden cardiac arrest can cause death within a few short minutes. Your quick response can save a life! Let’s talk about what…

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital every year in the US. This includes more than 23,000 children. In children, 40% of cardiac arrests are related to sports, and nearly 20% occur in infants. People don’t expect that children can have a cardiac arrest because they think it…

February is American Heart Month, which is a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease. The week of Feb 1-7, 2025, is a week that puts a spotlight more specifically on heart disease in women. Friday February 7, 2025 is National Wear Red Day. Wear…

Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified condition that has gained attention due to its unusual dietary restrictions and unique cause. This syndrome results from an allergic reaction to a sugar molecule found in red meat and other mammalian products. It is a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic condition. It is…

I don’t know about you, but it has been cold where I live. When I got up this morning and took my dog outside, it was 16° F. Based on the forecast, that will be the high temperature one day next week! In fact, a large portion of the US…

Each year in the US, about 20,000 adults die from alcohol-related cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, alcohol use accounts for about 6% of all cancers, and 4% of all cancer deaths in the US. Last week, the US Surgeon General recommended changing the warning labels on alcohol to…

Most people are well aware of the increased risk of cancer caused by tobacco, but relatively few people are aware of the increased risk of cancer associated with alcohol use. On Friday, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new advisory focused on alcohol and cancer risk. I…

The holidays can be a season filled with joy and wonder, but they can also be stressful and can significantly affect your mental health. Although this is especially true for those who are already impacted by mental health challenges, it can also affect those of us without a history of…

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It is an important time to focus on putting safety first when buying toys, decorating for the holidays, and even cooking. There are a surprising number of holiday-related hazards. I have reviewed information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American…