In this series, Dr. Harvey Hahn answers your questions about the heart and health. He is currently the program director for the Cardiovascular Fellowship Training program at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering…
Cold season is upon us. Did you know children can get eight or more colds a year?[1]— in fact, kids in daycare can be infected with a new cold every few days!…
I grew up eating breakfast the way many of you probably did. On school days, I had a big bowl of cereal before going outside to wait for the bus. Nowadays, cereal…
Have you ever thought about how much money you spend on medicine each year? Have you ever done the math? Perhaps the money is not coming directly from your pocket as the…
How much time do you spend sitting at your work place? Is it two hours per day? Or is it four hours? Maybe it is five, six or even eight hours? Unfortunately,…
Leeks are related to garlic, onions, scallions, and shallots in the allium vegetable family. They can easily be mistaken for jumbo-sized scallions, having a small bulb that extends to green, flat leaves.…
Enterovirus usually circulates during the summer and fall. Thus, we are in peak enterovirus season at the writing of this article. This year, the Enterovirus D-68 strain has gained notoriety in association…
Most people will not be surprised that physical activity, such as involvement in sports, increases well-being as well as health. Exercise is known to give you more energy (contrary to what some…
Let’s do a little “core” experiment together: Wherever you are currently sitting, scoot towards the edge of your seat. Plant both feet solidly on the ground (create a 90-degree angle about your…