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Asking These Questions Helps You Take Charge of Your Health

Here are 40 questions to ask doctors so you’re better informed about your health.

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

A left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted in patients to slow the progress of severe congestive heart failure. An LVAD assists a faulty left ventricle in pumping blood.

Pulmonary Function Studies

Lung function tests, also called pulmonary function studies, include a variety of tests that check how well the lungs work. Tests include: Spirometry – measures the amount of air the lungs can hold and how forcefully one can empty air from the lungs Lung Volume Testing – measures the volume of air in the lungs,…

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‘Tis the Season When You’re Most Likely to Have a Heart Attack

Here’s why your heart is more at risk during the holidays, and what you can do to protect it.

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Hand

Hand pain may result from many different causes and can be debilitating in daily life activities. The good news is that the painful symptoms associated with hand pain can be successfully treated and relieved in most instances. Hand pain can develop suddenly or may arise after years of mild, sporadic pain. In cases of hand…

Chicken Stir-Fry

Use pre-cut chicken and vegetables and this tasty chicken stir-fry is faster than take-out. The key to a crispy stir-fry is very hot oil—your veggies will cook quickly instead of soaking up fat.

Spinach Stuffed Shells

If you are looking for a vegetarian entree this holiday season, it doesn’t get better than this. Stuffed with creamy mozzarella and ricotta cheese and spinach, your guests will never know that these Spinach Stuffed Shells are low fat.