New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals why sleep can put people with epilepsy at increased risk of sudden death. Both sleep and seizures work together to slow the heart rate, the researchers found. Seizures also disrupt the body’s natural regulation of sleep-related changes. Together, in some instances, this can prove […]
Americans help India cope with its crushing COVID crisis Mount Sinai medical system’s Dr. Ash Tewari and his team send ventilators and oxygen equipment to save lives Even after more than a year of devastating coronavirus surges across the world, the intensity and scale of India’s current crisis stands out, with patients desperate for short […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. With gyms closing and “stay at home” orders going into effect across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, subscriptions to streaming online workout services are skyrocketing. But […]
Whether you’re into HIIT, barre, or yoga, it’s likely that when you work out you do it with a goal in mind. You might be training to get stronger, to lose a little bit of weight, or help improve your mental health, but whatever the goal, knowing your body type can be a game changer […]
Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified more genetic mutations that strongly predispose younger, otherwise healthy women to peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare condition characterized by weakness of the heart muscle that begins sometime during the final month of pregnancy through five months after delivery. PPCM can cause severe heart failure and often leads to lifelong […]
Health officials from both the US Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Tuesday a temporary pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine over concerns about a potential link to a rare type of blood clot in six women who received the vaccine. The […]
It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 outbreak shook up the world and after patiently waiting, Americans are finally able to receive vaccinations against the deadly virus. As of April 15, 2021, 77 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated, per a CNN analysis of CDC data. As 2021 rolls on, the country hopes […]
Life has been very different for the former first family since Donald Trump left office. The one-term president and first lady retreated to the comfort and familiarity of their Mar-a-Lago resort home, along with their son Barron. There, they have set up offices from which they will be pursuing their personal causes. Despite his social […]
During my daughter’s challenging first year of school, we discovered how much effort it took her to sit and learn. She was the youngest in her class, placing her at higher risk of being diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). While she struggled with attention and hyperactivity, her problems were always more frustrating than […]
They say beauty is pain. However, squeezing into those perfect pair of shoes that don’t quite fit right is potentially a lot more damaging than you might expect. According to Healthline, finding the right pair of shoes for your feet is an important way of maintaining your overall health and well-being. Wearing shoes that are […]
