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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

Low-Carb Fruits and Vegetables: Ideal for Low-Sugar Diets

Fruits and vegetables can be a healthy part of a low-carb diet. Check out our list of the lowest-carb options.

When You Should Shower.

Do you shower every morning or every night? Apparently, there's actually a CORRECT answer...

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

What Seniors Should Pack for a Hospital Visit

Home Care in Manteca CA: Nobody knows exactly when they will need to take their elderly relative to the hospital However, the odds are higher than average that it will certainly happen to an elderly person.

What if We Can’t Meet at the Hospital?

The hospital visit is the culmination of a long process, but it may not look how you planned because of COVID-19. Here are some steps to take to figure out a new hospital plan.

Practical Things To Bring Someone Who's In The Hospital

Someone who was recently in a hospital came up with a list of things they wish people had brought them INSTEAD of flowers.

10 Ways A Hospital Stay Can Make Us Sicker

Especially when we're sick and vulnerable, we rely on health-care providers to treat us. We depend on their knowledge, training, skills, and compassion. We

Don't get sick in the hospital! 3 simple ways to protect yourself

The hospital is the place where you go to get better, but you could end up with a new illness — from infection.

How You Should Be Treated in the Hospital

It turns out hospital patients get woken up all night long for tests so doctors can have them in the morning at their convenience. A recent experiment at

Why We Design Hospitals …

At different points in my career, I have been asked if I enjoyed designing hospitals and why not design museums or houses …People encounter hospitals during some of the most important moments in their lives. Our experiences are intense and focused, involving life, death, sickness, healing and discovery. It is an honor and a privilege to bring architecture to such important life thresholds when we are most vulnerable. Design can play a significant role in helping to define the quality of the…

Why I Chose an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

Selecting a safe and reliable veterinarian was one of the most important decisions I made when adopting my dogs. AAHA's accreditation evaluates 900 standards of veterinary care making that process quicker and easier. Your pet's health and safety matter, so you should look for an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital too!

How hospital sinks became a health problem

Sinks have been linked to a number of outbreaks of dangerous infections in hospitals from Baltimore to Shanghai and many places in between.

Who are all these people in my hospital room?

At a teaching hospital like the University of Michigan, your room is likely to fill up with many new faces when the doctor makes his or her rounds. And you’re probably wondering: Who are all these …