DIY Health

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Coronavirus: When a mask makes sense and when it doesn’t

Coronavirus has begun its spread across the United States. And people are worried. Even with reminders about the high number of deaths in the United States due to flu — which frankly is really something to be concerned about — it’s hard not to be more afraid of something new and unknown. And without a vaccine.

Joyce Hollman

5 ways obesity accelerates the mechanisms of aging

At least 40 percent of Americans suffer from a preventable condition that significantly shortens their healthspan. Not only does this condition cause hypertension, heart disease and diabetes, but it damages the body on a cellular level — the kind of damage that mimics changes that normally come with getting old…

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

Meal delivery kit do’s and don’ts for your health and your wallet

A recent Nielsen survey shows 23 percent of American households were considering purchasing a meal kit within the next six months. Can these meal kits be part of a heart-healthy diet? The answer is possibly… But there are some do’s and don’ts to keep you and your wallet healthier…

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

A cardiologist’s 10 tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

There’s a pervasive myth out there that healthy foods are prohibitively expensive. I’m here to tell you that the opposite is true — at least, it can be true! Most people can actually save money by eating better. If you resolved to improve your eating habits, but don’t want to break the bank, here are my tips on how to do it…

Joyce Hollman

Is 5G cellular technology something to worry about?

Every decade or so, the wireless industry introduces a new “generation” of powerful cell phone technology. With each generation, wireless capabilities grow — but do the health risks, as well? A 13-country study classified radiation from cell phones as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” What can we expect from 5G?

Joyce Hollman

The treatment that can keep a ‘broken heart’ from killing you

Can you really die of a broken heart? Previous studies leave little doubt. In fact, a person’s risk of having a heart attack increased 21 times over in the day immediately following the death of a loved one, and six times in the following week. It’s serious enough that doctors are looking at how to prevent a ‘grief heart attack’…