Health Basics, Health Issues
An electrocardiogram (EKG), it sounds scary. It sounds like something a TV doctor might yell out when a patient is being rushed into the emergency room. “Get me an EKG stat!” The reality is, EKG’s are much more docile than that. An electrocardiogram is a type of...
Diet, Health Basics, Recommendations, Statistics
Cheerios has been running commercials for years, touting how heart healthy their cereal is and how it lowers your cholesterol. It’s a genius move to sell boxes of rather ordinary cereal. But the message has been made clear, eating Cheerios is good for your heart. Your...
Cost and Expenses, Health Basics, Health Coverage
“You’re not going to knock me out and steal my kidney are you?” This question is often posed — in jest– at the beginning of a blind date, giving the person a slight sense of security. But the genesis of the question based on the hyperbolic nightmare of...
