CHEST/HEART

On a visit to the hospital for a routine checkup, Michael’s heart skips a beat when his cholesterol test results, which were abnormal, were about to be given to him. “Doctor, I can see I have cholesterol in my blood, does this mean I might die of a heart attack?” Michael asked anxiously. The doctor…

Most people know that high cholesterol is bad. But there’s a bigger picture involved when determining what’s considered too high. The only way to know your cholesterol situation and what to do about it, is by working with a health care provider. This is important because poorly managed cholesterol could lead to heart attack, stroke…

Reflux means flowing back. Reflux occurs when the muscular valve between the esophagus and stomach weakens and thus fails to close tightly. Frequent reflux can damage the lining of the esophagus and throat. GERD is the most frequent diagnosis of the digestive tract. If overlooked or untreated it can cause severe complications. For the two…

More people are becoming aware of the benefits of exercise. Exercise has been termed a miracle cure, and rightfully so, as it decreases the risk of serious illnesses like stroke, diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer.It is recommended for everyone, even children. The need for exercise has become a sermon, being preached to all as…