In 1984, paleontologists found and saved a portal to prehistoric Wisconsin right in Waukesha County. Scientists are still discovering new fossils from it — most recently a leech that has pushed back the origins of the species by millions of years. It is hard to imagine that millions of years ago, southeast Wisconsin was just a warm, shallow ocean. But …
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Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly 372,000 Americans in 2022 alone, according to the American Heart Association. All too often, the risk factors for heart disease – from high blood …
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Heart attacks don’t always come with classic chest pain. Many people ignore subtle signs like bloating, gas, or indigestion, thinking it’s just digestive issues. However, these could sometimes indicate early cardiac problems. Dr. Bhamri warns that persistent symptoms like gas and bloating may indicate silent heart attacks.(Shutterstock) Dr Naveen Bhamri, Cardiologist with 21 years of experience at Max Super Speciality …
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Everyone can benefit from walking but it’s especially valuable if you need a low-impact activity that can improve your balance and your cardio fitness. “Walking is a wonderful workout,” says Milica McDowell, a doctor of physical therapy and exercise physiologist at Gait Happens. “It not only helps to boost your cardiovascular health but doing it regularly can reduce your risks …
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Image credits: Getty Images If you are one of those who love getting a relaxing and refreshing hair wash at the salon regularly, then your risk of having a heart stroke could be high. Yes, according to a study published in the May 2025 edition of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this is true.The study examined 22 studies that …
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Ever wondered if we can somehow reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases like heart, diabetes, and cognitive decline, by as much as half? No, there is no magical pill, but the answer lies in your very own body. Yes, that is right! Movement is one of the most powerful tools for anti-ageing, and reducing the risk of major chronic diseases …
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Heart disease doesn’t develop overnight – it’s often the result of everyday habits that slowly chip away at cardiovascular health. From what we eat and drink to how we sleep, move, and manage stress, small daily choices can have a big impact on the heart over time. The good news? With simple lifestyle changes, it’s possible to reverse much of …
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When we think of a heart attack, we imagine sudden chest pain, pressure, or the classic “elephant on the chest.” But what if the real warning appears days earlier- silent, subtle, and easy to misread? Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon Dr. Obaidur Rahman recently took to Instagram to warn that almost every person who suffers a heart attack experiences one overlooked …
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No matter how many diseases we come across, heart attacks remain one of the scariest diseases one could encounter in their lifetime. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) – the wide umbrella of heart diseases, heart attack is a part of – are the leading cause of death globally. In fact, a 2025 American Heart Association report, which uses global data, estimates that …
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Jennifer Choate’s pregnancy was uncomplicated — until it wasn’t. Two and a half weeks before her March 6, 2025 due date, the 27-year-old went to the emergency room at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center after experiencing headaches and high blood pressure. Doctors thought Choate might be suffering from preeclampsia and induced labor. Her fiancée rushed to her …
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