A patient in his 50s underwent three cardiac catheterizations and had six stents placed in his coronary arteries, yet still felt heart discomfort after his surgery. The patient even felt chest pain when crossing the road. However, his surgery was a success—the stent was fully functional, and his aorta was also unobstructed. Later, it was…

For many, working from home is now the “new normal.”  And, for millions of Americans, this means long hours seated at a desk.  Believe it or not, while excessive sitting hardly seems like a dangerous activity, it actually presents a serious risk to health.  In fact, the threat is so severe that health experts are…

Dark circles under the eye are probably one of beauty seekers’ most challenging facial concerns, which can be difficult to eliminate. Dark circles under the eye can appear purple, greenish-black, blue, dark brown, or black, depending on your skin tone. It makes you look careworn and older. How are dark eye circles developed? Dark circles under…

Over the course of an average lifetime, the human heart beats an astounding 3 billion times, pumping blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries totaling a stunning 60,000 miles.  We may take these phenomenal inner mechanisms for granted, but we do so at our own risk.  The all-important circulatory system ensures that oxygen-rich…

Summer brings with it barbecues, picnics, and plenty of sunshine. Looking to join the fun, you might slip on a pair of shorts or a long, flowy dress, only to discover small, web-like veins in the backs of your legs. Spider veins are increasingly common in older women due to differences in lifestyle, genetics, and…

A cold shower in the morning is a pretty unpleasant way to start the day. Yet many have been tempted to take up the habit because being immersed in cold water has many purported health benefits, both physical and mental. Cold showers were first administered for health reasons in the early 19th century when doctors…