Taking steps to protect your ticker Let’s get to the heart of the matter. The heart is one of the…
Are you aware of these lesser-known factors for cardiovascular disease? Most of us know the drill when it comes to…
Major innovations in cardiac treatment happening right here in Chicago There are some fields of medicine where advancement is happening…
Ambulatory care centers can cost less, offering an alternative for low-risk patients When faced with an upcoming surgery, you might…
Many patients with cardiac disease also suffer from depression When people used to ask Jang Jaswal, 61, what he did…
Not taking heart medications can lead to serious effects You go to your doctor, receive a prescription and never get…
Chicago groups provide healthcare to the homeless Photo by Jim Vondruska Colorful tents line the sidewalks under the Lake Shore Drive viaducts at…
The rise of food allergies and what researchers are doing to prevent them When I was in grade school, there…
We asked leading Chicago doctors to weigh in on these common health conceptions Myth or Fact? Soy is harmful to…
Since 2012, gynecologists have asked women to schedule a Pap smear every three years, instead of annually. But is it…
While you’re lying sedated on the operating room table, your surgeon may be rocking out. Music is played in the…
The almost 1.7 million people diagnosed with cancer each year face a range of hurdles, but a new healthcare approach…
Easing seniors’ transition to a smaller space Dorothy Beatty was an anomaly when it came to downsizing, says her son,…
What women should know about intimacy and midlife changes If there’s one message that Lauren Streicher, MD, wants to share…
Although rare, males are at risk, too Frank LaFasto remembers clearly the night in late June 1995 when he settled…
I’ve always enjoyed birthdays. Mine falls around Memorial Day, near the birthdays of several family members and friends. With the…
What to say — and what not to — when talking about cancer In 2013, Charles Chamberlain, 53, a Chicago healthcare executive, was diagnosed with…
New recommendations emphasize non-opioid treatments Hurt your back, take a pain pill. That’s a common treatment, right? Sure is. In 2014, more…
Researchers use stem cells to understand traumatic brain injury John D. Finan, PhD, didn’t intend to build a career out…
Arthroscopic surgery provides minimally invasive option for joint injuries Hardly a week goes by without a report that a professional…
For years I’ve wanted to write a rant about the stagnating choice so many of us make not to feel,…
From emotional support to cancer detection, dogs leave their medical mark The office where orthopedic surgeon Leon Benson, MD, sees…
Making sense of the ups and downs Lizzie,* a Chicago-resident, was overwhelmed with several stressful situations in her late 20s.…
Floaters and flashing lights? It could be a retinal detachment Christmas 2006 is a day I’ll never forget. My husband and…
Hydrotherapy’s healing power stimulates and soothes Erin Myover-Piotrowski, 35, had been experiencing fatigue, sluggishness and some digestive troubles. “I didn’t…
Harvard Health Blog Can you think of something you do that’s nearly irresistible, widely popular, but a bad idea that’s…
Harvard Health Blog Have you heard of the blood type diet? I thought it had been debunked long ago but…
Originally Published in the Fall 2017/Winter 2018 issue
Exercising your way to a healthier heart When it comes to taking care of your heart, you can’t underestimate the…
Practically every study about vegetables touts their power in preventing chronic illnesses, fighting cancer and helping with weight loss. Vegetables are naturally…