By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News Jack hammers. Buzz saws. Screaming toddlers. Barking dogs. Horns blaring from incessant traffic jams. Any of these can set nerves on edge, especially if you are subjected to the noise for hours, days or weeks on end. It’s more than aggravating. Studies […]
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Pandemic pastimes – Your new hobby might be doing more good than you know
Maybe it was the meme that pointed out how Shakespeare used his time in quarantine to write “King Lear.” Maybe it was all those photos of sourdough bread in your social media feed. Maybe you’re just bored. Whatever the spark – you’re ready to take on a hobby. Good idea, […]
How not to burst your social bubble
Patti Ghezzi knows the risks posed by the pandemic. She also knows that her 14-year-old daughter thrives in the company of her friends. So Ghezzi and her family did something many other Americans have attempted: They became part of a “pod,” or “social bubble,” with two other Atlanta families. All […]
Here’s to a healthy 2021, with resolutions from heart doctors
Deep in their hearts, everyone has to be looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. And who would know better about matters of the heart than a cardiologist? We asked some of the nation’s best about resolutions — what they’re planning for themselves, and what they wish their patients […]
Some supplements may be able to prevent illness – doctors say patients should do their own research
Instead of waiting to fight illnesses after getting sick, Pam Maltinsky tries to head them off before she catches them. Maltinsky, 70, takes supplements to boost her immune system. It’s a method Maltinsky swears by and one she said has become even more important as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. […]
