Dr. Jeannette L. Yuen, Cardiologist Current events, job stress, daily obligations, and relationship tensions can all severely and negatively impact good cardiac health. “Studies have linked events such as bereavement, loss of a job, and depression with major, life-threatening events such as a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest,” notes […]
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Whole-Body Deodorant: What to Know
Dr. Lauren Adams, Dermatology When most of us think of deodorant, we think of our armpits – the usual source of body odor that can be embarrassing. But a wave of products being advertised as “whole-body deodorants” appears to be gaining traction in the marketplace through media covearage and […]
Preparing Your Child for Surgery, Part 2
Dr. Dominique M. Jan and Dr. Steven Borenstein, Pediatric Surgery Part 1 of this article, dealing with younger children, can be found here. Older elementary school and high school students may also benefit from engaging with others as they work to reassure themselves. Finding answers on the internet can present […]
Preparing Your Young Child for Surgery
Dr. Dominique M. Jan and Dr. Steven Borenstein, Pediatric Surgery The prospect of undergoing a surgery can be daunting for anyone, but can be especially so for children. Babies and toddlers lack the understanding of what is really going on – which can itself be frightening – while older children, […]
Think You’re Having a Heart Attack? What to Do If You Are Alone
Dr. Douglas J. Hart, Cardiology Suffering a heart attack is frightening. But the situation can be even more distressing if one is alone when the event occurs. Here is what to do if you find yourself in such a situation. Heart attacks often have warning signs and can present in […]