The Making of an Emergency Physician
The doctors who work our emergency rooms bring people back from the brink of death on a regular basis. But what does it take to become an emergency physician? This book provides an inside look into...
Humans are born with supple, flexible arteries that effortlessly deliver blood to the furthest reaches of the body. Over time, prompted by a poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, smoking, and...
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be devastating—not just for the patients themselves, but for family and friends who must watch a loved one deteriorate. Drawing on her deep compassion...
When something goes wrong in the coronary arteries, the arteries that nourish the heart, it’s helpful to take a look inside to see what is going on. Traditional x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans...
Is My (or My Loved One's) Relationship with Food a Problem?
Millions of men and women struggle with disordered eating. Some stand at the mirror wondering how they can face the day when they look so fat. Others binge, purge, or exercise compulsively. Many skip...
Heart attack (the technical term is myocardial infarction) is a life-and-death situation. But treatment is becoming increasingly effective thanks to clinical research that has taught us what to do....
12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind
Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility,...
The television image of a heart attack – a man suddenly clutches his chest and keels over – is actually a picture of sudden cardiac arrest. This frightening and often deadly event usually occurs...
Fifty years ago, the diagnosis of heart failure was akin to a death sentence. Only weak medicines were available to fight fluid buildup, or make the heart pump harder. Thanks to research, more...
How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might)
FAST MINDS is an acronym for common symptoms that are often seen in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Millions of adults have ADHD or some of its traits, but they are under-recognized,...
