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Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health
Elizabeth Fitch is a lot like other teens. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She's a member of her high school's dance...
Cholesterol
6 exercises you can do in your office
Stretches for sitting Neck stretch Tilt your head to one side and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat this on each side, three times per side. Shoulder...
Low Back Pain
Who's on your palliative care team?
Palliative (pal-lee-uh-tiv) care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. Think of it as a support team that helps a person...
Palliative Care
Study shows kidney transplants between people with HIV is safe
A growing number of people with HIV have end-stage kidney disease. They're also nearly three times more likely to die while on kidney dialysis...
Kidney Transplant
What you do now can prevent heart disease later
Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. She spoke about new research...
Cholesterol
Physical activity does more than help you look good
Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this area funded by the National...
Physical Activity
3 tips for families considering palliative care
Patients and their families who have heard about the value of palliative care often have many questions about it. Jeri Miller, Ph.D., chief of...
Palliative Care
6 ways to lower your cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in the U.S. That's why it's...
Cholesterol
Biking, Pilates, and yoga: How one woman stays active
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went skiing for the first time...
Low Back Pain
Veterans embrace spinal manipulation for low back pain
Many military veterans suffer from chronic low back pain. This pain can be treated with medication, but high medication use can have a negative impact...
Low Back Pain
NIH study links opioids to pregnancy loss
A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that women who use opioids while trying to conceive have a 29 percent lower chance...
Opioids, Pregnancy
4 physical activity tips for older adults
Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age. Every day presents opportunities to...
Physical Activity
Why does your back hurt?
Identifying the cause of low back pain has become a frequent challenge for medical professionals. It is also what has encouraged Gwendolyn Sowa, M.D.,...
Low Back Pain
Comfort care for kids and their families: A mother’s story
When Jake Swoyer was born in 1995, he seemed like any other healthy baby boy. His family—parents, John and Barbara Swoyer, and big brother Ryan, then ...
Palliative Care
