According to the American Heart Association (AHA), every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart can’t pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs. It can come on suddenly, without warning, or result from other conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat) or an enlarged heart …

Don’t Let the Busy Holiday Season Impact your Heart Heart health should always be a priority, but it’s especially important during the busy holiday season. It’s no secret that during the holidays, some of us tend to eat too much, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol than we normally would. At the same time, with all the hustle and bustle, …

With a busy lifestyle, you don’t want anything to slow you down. A shoulder injury can not only slow you down, but you will also find the pain hard to live with every day. David Stepner, PT, St. Elizabeth Burlington explains, “Typically, shoulder injuries come from overuse in sports with a lot of overhead movement, such as baseball, volleyball, tennis, …

Whether you’re approaching menopause or have already reached it, you may be dealing with a sensitive symptom of the transition — vaginal dryness. As the body’s production of estrogen drops, your vagina may lose some of its lubrication. That can lead to discomfort, including pain during sex. Fortunately, there are several ways to ease vaginal dryness.      Why Vaginal Dryness Occurs …

Have you been having low energy levels, mood issues or unexplained weight changes? If so, you may be experiencing thyroid problems. Anyone can have thyroid issues, but they are five to eight times more common in women. Thyroid problems in women can affect everyday energy levels, fertility, menstrual cycles or pregnancy. Menopause or pregnancy may also impact thyroid function. The …

Most women younger than age 40 don’t need to begin mammogram screenings yet. Why? In your 20s and 30s, your risk for developing breast cancer is low. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 9% of all new breast cancer cases occur in women under the age of 45. In addition, younger women are more likely …

In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) has become something of a media darling. Fans of the chemical claim it effectively helps deal with pain, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease and more. Manufacturers sell it in many forms, and CBD stores have popped up all over the place. Now many are wondering whether it’s safe to take CBD while pregnant. The short answer: probably …

Are you ready to meet one of your body’s most important joints? Place two fingers on the side of your face just in front of your ear and move your mouth. The movement you can feel just beneath the skin is your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which controls jaw function. Like many people, when the temporomandibular joint works correctly, you …

The debate over internet privacy started long before smartphone hit the market. But with the explosive growth of applications and lax privacy protections by some bad actors, the debate has spread to congressional hearings. Recently, a lot of conversations have touched on the safety of period-tracking apps, which many women use to keep up with their personal menstrual cycle timing …

If you have recently noticed a change in your breasts such as feeling firm, ropy or rubbery to the touch, you may have fibrocystic breasts. These changes may seem alarming, especially if there’s pain or tenderness, but they’re normal. Fibrocystic breast changes have been diagnosed in millions of women worldwide. Formerly called “fibrocystic breast disease,” this condition is not a …