Maybe you haven't ridden a bicycle for years, or perhaps you ride regularly and would like to do it more. Richard Kratche, MD, offers bicycling tips and explains how this sport became a big part of his life.
Eating Raw Veggies Best for Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure benefits when you eat lots of veggies. A recent study suggests the biggest benefit may come from eating your vegetables raw. When you cook vegetables, you change their chemical composition.
Are You Interested in Running? Here’s How a Physician Got Started
Even when you're deeply involved in healthcare, extra weight can sneak up on you. Nearly four years ago, Lutul Farrow, MD, was climbing a flight of stairs and he became short of breath. Then he took up running. You can too.
Surgery Scheduled? How to Make the Most of Your Preadmission Appointment
Meeting with your surgeon before an operation to discuss informed consent has changed over the years. Find out how to be prepared for this important meeting so you go into surgery feeling comfortable.
Why You Should Tell Your Child’s Teacher You Have Cancer
You may find it difficult to share such personal information, but there are several good reasons to talk with the people who are with your child for the majority of his or her day.
How Long Is It Really Safe to Keep Foods? (Infographic)
Labels provide a general guide on how long to keep foods, but they don't always refer to food safety. Learn more about labels, how long to keep foods after label dates, and what to expect when you freeze foods.
5 Top Reasons You Should Eat the Mediterranean Way
Choosing what to eat shouldn't be complicated. For many years, the Mediterranean diet has helped lower incidence of heart attack and stroke, and it's a delicious way to better health.
Medication Not Working? Your DNA May Explain Why (Infographic)
A drug that worked wonders for your neighbor triggers nasty side effects in you — or triggers no effects at all. Learn why certain drugs come with special warnings and tests.
Dehydrated? These 7 Foods Will Satisfy Your Thirst and Hunger
You can hydrate your body with what’s on your plate — not just what’s in your cup.
The Tumor Your Doctors Usually Don’t Expect (Video)
When a patient complains of cardiac symptoms, cardiac tumors are one of the last things doctors usually suspect. They are rare, and are usually benign or non-cancerous.
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