Depression and Heart Health: How Are They Connected?

Depression and Heart Health: How Are They Connected?

It is common for you to feel sad or depressed after a heart attack, cardiac surgery or procedure, recent hospitalization, or new diagnosis of heart disease. These emotions may be the result of not knowing what to expect or not being able to do simple tasks without...
The Science of Vitamin D and Your Body

The Science of Vitamin D and Your Body

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. The bottom...
Stages of Menopause You May Not See Coming

Stages of Menopause You May Not See Coming

Menopause is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s. Menopause does not happen overnight, but rather is a gradual process. The transition period is a different experience for each woman, the following explains what each stage...
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Lyme Disease

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete—a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator,” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles...