Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is uncommon, but serious. Here’s what to know about this rare and potentially life-threatening heart condition. What is SCAD? Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) happens when the inner layer of a coronary artery suddenly separates or ...
Knowledge is power when it comes to your heart health. Getting to know your numbers is one of the most important steps in assessing your risk for heart disease. By monitoring these numbers, you can take proactive steps toward better heart health. Check out the essential numbers you should ...
Do scary movies make your heart skip a beat? Or maybe you notice a flutter in your chest just as you’re settling down for the night. When your heart beats rapidly or irregularly for a few seconds, you might feel this odd sensation in your chest, neck or throat. This fleeting feeling is ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Benkovic Fund for Community Investment, made possible by a generous $5 million gift from Stephen and Patricia Benkovic. This transformative gift is the first of its kind and the largest gift in the ...
Throughout your life, it’s probably been true that your heart has never stopped. It works tirelessly to pump blood throughout your body day and night. This organ is vital to your life, and it is important to keep it healthy by reducing your risks for developing heart disease. Heart disease ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Every time I get on my phone, there are a ton of ads on how to cure Type 2 diabetes. Are any of them worth looking at? — F.N. ANSWER: If the ads are for comprehensive diet and exercise programs with education provided by a diabetes educator and a registered dietician (combined with medication if necessary), then they are absolutely worth looking at! Sadly, if they are anything like the ads I see, you might be recommended a supplement. (Look for the fine print that says: “This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not ...
