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Is Your Vascular Health at Risk? Understanding Atherosclerosis

High cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to a serious heart condition called atherosclerosis.

Inside Artery Disease: Peripheral and Carotid Artery Diseases

Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.

Brain Aneurysms: What You Need to Know

Sometimes called a “ticking time bomb,” an aneurysm is a very rare vascular event in which an artery wall weakens ...

Forgetful or First Sign of Dementia?

Forgetfulness is a common concern, especially as we age. However, it's important to distinguish between normal age-related memory changes and potential signs of dementia.

Cholesterol: What's a Healthy Heart LDL?

When it comes to cholesterol, how low should you go? If you feel like the target number for LDL cholesterol ...

Can Colors Help Your Health? Absolutely!

Spring has sprung! Spring is the perfect time to take a look at the color on your plate as well. ...

Study Shows Surprising DVT Treatment Results

In order to advance the care that is delivered today medical researchers challenge what they think they know and look ...

Warning Signs of Dementia & What You Can Do Now

Struggling to remember a word or name, forgetting why you walked into a room, getting lost in a once-familiar area. ...

Varicose Veins and Your Legs

I love my job! But did I pick the right occupation for my legs? NO!!! When I chose to study ...

Untangling the Web of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s can be challenging because there is currently no single test or scan which can detect the disease. In ...

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