If you’re a man, you’re more likely to die from heart disease than any other cause. If that surprises you, you’re not alone. Most people don’t know the number one cause of death for men is heart disease, according to surveys. But the condition actually kills one in every four men.

Fortunately, heart disease doesn’t have to be fatal – it’s largely preventable. And whether you’re in your 30s or 60s, there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting heart disease or dying from it. 

Inflammation, a byproduct of the immune system, can lead to systemic inflammation which raises your risk for heart attack and stroke. Learn more about inflammation in this video from Dr. Alan Reisinger.

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There's so much more to heart health than knowing basic cholesterol numbers, like total cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Did you the size and number of your LDL cholesterol particles matter? Learn more about cholesterol in this video from Dr. Alan Reisinger.

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If you like to run, cycle or hike outside, you have indoor options when winter hits. However, if you are a die-hard outdoor exerciser or winter athlete, who chooses to power through the freezing temperatures, gusty wind, ice and snow, you may want to adopt a few measures to protect your lungs. 

“If you’re healthy and want to try exercising outdoors during winter, you can,” says Bernard Kaminetsky, MD, medical director, MDVIP. “However, I don’t recommend it for people with lung disease.”

In an age where countless people seem to have some kind of food sensitivity or intolerance, elimination diets have become incredibly common. They help you find out what foods, if any, trigger or worsen conditions ranging from joint pain to acne. 

Food usually brings people together in friendship, in celebration, even in sorrow. But it can also be a major source of stress. 

For some, a single bite of the wrong food can mean a trip to the emergency room. This is called anaphylaxis, a classic food allergy reaction. For others, eating a meal with certain ingredients can trigger a day in the bathroom. That type of reaction is more likely to be a food intolerance. 

You know your body, and you know when something isn’t right: a rash you can’t explain, lightheadedness, nausea or diarrhea for no obvious reason. Sometimes these symptoms appear after a meal. But other times, they appear at seemingly random times. 

One possible explanation might surprise you: Food allergies. 

With winter in full swing, you probably find yourself reaching for Chapstick® and body lotion more often. Winter’s dry, cold weather draws moisture away from the skin and can lead to winter itch -- a type of dermatitis that causes itchy, scaly, cracked, possibly even bleeding skin. Winter itch can occur at any age but we tend to be more prone to it as we age, as our skin tends to be thinner and dryer.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very common neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed in childhood. Typical signs include:

• Difficulty focusing
• Difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors
• Being overly active

Although ADHD can span into adulthood, it was largely considered a childhood issue until a few years ago.