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  • Expectant and New Moms: Watch for These Signs

    Pregnancy and new motherhood can be joyful and unforgettable, but these precious moments also bring a whole host of new challenges that can seem overwhelming. Between getting to know a new human being, midnight feedings, body image issues and a complete overhaul of your schedule, you may experience feelings of exhaustion and frustration. 

  • Heart Disease & Gender: How Men and Women Differ

    Did you know that heart disease affects men differently than women? It's true. While we all may have the same heart muscle, research has shown over the years that heart disease has a much different effect on women than it does on men. So, what are these differences exactly? Here is a breakdown of several ways that this common condition can affect each gender:

    How does heart disease in women differ from heart disease in men?

    Heart disease has often been thought of as a problem that affects mostly men. However, more women than men die every year of heart disease. Women tend to experience heart disease approximately ten years later than men, and they also tend to have a worse prognosis with heart disease once they've been diagnosed. The risk for stroke and heart failure for women is greater than for coronary artery disease. This is in contrast to what we see in men.

    How do the symptoms of a heart attack in women differ from the symptoms in men?

    Women usually present with milder symptoms, although chest pressure is still the most common symptom. However, it can be very mild and may be mistaken for minor discomfort. In contrast to men, women can experience more of the following symptoms during a heart attack: shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, fatigue, sweating, dizziness or lightheadedness, and pain in the arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or upper back.

    Are there any risk factor differences between women and men that make women predisposed to have a less positive outcome from a heart attack?

  • Fun and (Secretly) Healthy Holiday Gifts for Kids

    When selecting a child’s gift for the holidays this year, think of educational toys that stimulate learning, inspire imagination or encourage the use of fine and gross motor skills. 

  • Get Your ‘5 a Day’ with Superstar Fruits and Vegetables

    We all know that fruits and vegetables, which guard against cardiovascular disease, cancer and other health issues, should be a staple of our diets. But most Americans struggle to eat the recommended five servings a day. 

  • The possible link between celiac disease and unexplained infertility

    I saw a lovely 26-year-old woman who has been trying to get pregnant for two years in my office recently. Neither she nor her husband has ever conceived. She was having normal regular periods and frequent unprotected intercourse in the middle of her menstrual cycle. She had no complaints of painful periods or painful intercourse. Her only medical complaint was abdominal bloating, cramps and diarrhea that seemed to be related to stress. She had lost weight recently by exercising and eliminating breads and carbohydrates, and as a result, her bloating also improved.

  • What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

  • Does Having An Ovarian Cyst Mean I Have Cancer?

    They might sound scary, but ovarian cysts are common. During each menstrual cycle, ovarian cysts regularly appear and disappear during ovulation. There’s a certain amount of anxiety that comes with cysts, which can be either benign — meaning they are harmless — or malignant, with cancerous cells. Most ovarian cysts are normal and resolve on their own, but there are times when your doctor might recommend surgery.

  • ​​What Is the Placenta and What Does It Do?

    When you become pregnant, you not only grow a baby — you also grow a new internal organ. The placenta, which is crucial to both your baby’s development and your own metabolic health during pregnancy, forms and attaches to the uterine wall at fertilization. 

  • Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health: What You Need To Know

    You’ve made the decision to have bariatric surgery and are excited about how your body will change. But have you thought about how the physical transformation will affect you mentally? You should.

  • Dietary Fiber: Why It's Important and Where To Find It

    Considering the role that dietary fiber play in our lives, it’s easy to understand why most Americans don’t spend a lot of time talking about it. In a nutshell, these indigestible carbohydrates are responsible for bulking up the size and weight of our stool, making it easier for the body to eliminate waste. That makes it a key part of a healthy diet – and something that has other unexpected health benefits.