Many signs of a heart attack aren’t this obviousThe most obvious sign of a heart attack is intense chest pain, as if an elephant were sitting on your chest. It’s also the most prevalent...
How safe is surgery for older patients?When it comes to surgery for older adults, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that “In modern surgery, it’s a rare event to...
Can COVID-19 cause heart attack deaths?In a few cases, yes. But many, many more deaths are caused by the fear of the coronavirus. “Nearly everyone dying of COVID-19 has...
What happens when Gen X and Y caregivers are less healthy than their parents?No one ever said that unpaid family caregivers have it easy. Some 34.2 million spend almost 26 hours a week helping with dressing and...