Winter Heart Health Care
Winter is known for chilly temperatures, shorter days, and the hustle and bustle of holiday schedules. But winter also poses many unique challenges for your heart health and your cardiovascular [...]
Navigating the Winter Season: Understanding Influenza and RSV in Children
As a pediatrician, I frequently observe an increase in respiratory infections during the fall and winter months. Among them, influenza (commonly known as the flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) [...]
A Guide to Managing Allergies in the Fall
There are many things to enjoy about fall, from the crisp air and colorful foliage to pumpkin patches and hayrides. But fall also ushers in a new wave of [...]
Why Heart Arrhythmias Can Worsen in Winter and What You Can Do About It
For people living with heart arrhythmia, the winter months can bring more than frosty temperatures – they can also trigger changes in your heart rhythm. Factors like cold-induced blood [...]
Understanding GLP-1 Medications for Adolescents with Obesity
Childhood and adolescent obesity are a complex and growing health concern influenced by many interconnected factors. Genetics, environment, lifestyle habits, and social pressures all play a role, making it more [...]
Why Is Asthma Worse in the Fall?
For many people living with asthma, the arrival of fall brings more than crisp air, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice. It can also mean a noticeable increase in their [...]
Living with Heart Failure: How to Manage Flare-Ups and Stay Healthy
You’re in heart failure. Hearing these words from your healthcare provider is often a startling experience, but one that happens frequently. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 6.7 million [...]
Understanding Strokes: Signs, Risks, and How to Prevent Them
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. That’s more than 795,000 people each year, and about 610,000 of them are their first or new strokes. [...]
What to Expect at Your First Cardiologist Appointment
Whether prompted by a referral, new symptoms, or a family history of heart disease, a first-time visit to a cardiologist can be daunting for many patients. Heart disease is still [...]
Managing Hot Flashes in the Summer
Summer is hot enough – but if you begin to experience hot flashes during already high temperatures, it can make you miserable. Managing hot flashes in the summer [...]