A Guide to Finding Active Things to Do Near You

Looking for engaging activities that get you moving? Here’s where to find them.

Concussion Management

If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, the lingering effects can be frustratingly stubborn. Lack of balance and coordination, headaches, and dizziness may remain, even after the traditional waiting period of 24 hours has passed. Post-concussion syndrome treatment is especially important to prevent long-term ill effects and enable patients’ return more quickly…

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often prescribed for patients needing treatment for a wide range of injuries, conditions, and illnesses. At Deborah Heart and Lung Center, our physical therapy program is run in partnership with Ivy Rehab. Our program focuses not only on treating existing conditions, but also on helping prevent future injuries from taking place. With…

Obesity

What to Bring If You Go to the Hospital

Here’s a list of what to take and leave home when you go to the ER or stay in the hospital.

Why More Young Adults Are Smoking

As rates of smoking decline, more young people are lighting up for the first time—here’s why.

This Lung Cancer Screening Is Just for Smokers

If you smoke, here’s how to determine if you should get screened for lung cancer every year.

Coughing? This May Be the Reason

Aside from being a nuisance, it’s important to know what’s causing your cough. Here’s why.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a problem with the heart’s structure and function that occurred at birth. ACHD can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect in the United States (there are over 1 million adults living with a congenital heart defect in…

Congenital Heart Disease

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a problem with the heart’s structure and function that occurred at birth. ACHD can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. It is the most common type of birth defect in the United States (there are over 1 million adults living with a congenital heart defect in…