By Jennifer Faringer Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) month in September is an opportunity to raise awareness of the negative impact alcohol use
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The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
A small scoop of sauerkraut every day may do more than add crunch to your meal. It could also protect your gut. In a
Caring is the Heart of Suicide Prevention
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Almost 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020 and 49,000 in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control
My Neighbor’s Suicide: The Last Day Reggie Lived
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant I once had a neighbor I’ll refer to as “Reggie” for the sake of his family’s privacy. He took
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new
Dangers of Ventricular Fibrillation
This often-fatal arrhythmia requires emergency care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, ventricular fibrillation causes an
Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
Take Heart! 5 Steps to a Healthy Ticker
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant We can’t do anything about the genes our parents gave us. But even if those include heart problems, you
Help for Family Caregivers
Many resources can assist people caring for people with dementia By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form
Alzheimer’s: When the Caregiver Happens to Be a Physician Assistant
Melanie Geiger, trained as a physician assistant, is one of her mom’s main caregivers By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For Melanie Geiger of Walworth,