Eating the right foods for your heart is especially important if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACSVD), which occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. A heart-healthy diet can also help prevent ACSVD. But if you’re confused about what to put in your grocery cart, you’re not alone.

To put it mildly, skin cancer statistics are scary.

Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon combined. One in every five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.

Have you ever had a prescription claim denied by Medicare? It can be stressful and scary. You need your medicine – but it’s too expensive to pay for all of it out-of-pocket — which is why you have coverage to begin with. It can be frustrating too because the denial notice doesn’t adequately explain why your claim was denied or provide you with easily understood next steps.

Sleeplessness is a major problem in the United States. Between 30 and 40 percent of American adults describe having intermittent insomnia, difficulty sleeping for a few nights, followed by sleeping adequately. Another 10 to 15 percent of adults report chronic insomnia, sleeping problems that occur nightly and persist for months or years.

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How does a patient praise the physician who saved his eyesight, or the doctor who braved a snowstorm to care for her or ordered the colonoscopy that detected a tumor – and ultimately saved the patient’s life?  You write a poem, of course – or a letter, or a song, or even make a video to thank your doctor on National Doctors’ Day.

When Neil Kaplan walked into the office of internist Dr. Kevin Monahan in Boca Raton, complaining of headaches and facial numbness, the doctor knew from one look at his patient that something wasn’t right.

A former competitive hockey player, Mr. Kaplan attributed his symptoms to his dental implants. Finally, one morning his wife insisted he make an appointment. By 1:30 that afternoon, he was in Dr. Monahan’s office.

As Mr. Kaplan described his symptoms, a nurse took his blood pressure. It was 135 over 115. “I know you,” Dr. Monahan said. “This needs attention.”

More than 80 percent of Americans consider prescriptions drug costs to be unreasonable, according to a recent survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation. It’s such a concern that it’s become an important area of health policy. 

The good news is you don’t have to wait for legislative action to save on prescription medication costs. There are steps you can take now.

Holiday celebrations are a tempting trap. The holiday table overflows with food that’s as delicious as it can be challenging for those with health risks or chronic illnesses.

If you suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol, heart or kidney disease, are overweight, or have any other illness about which your doctor has warned you to “watch what you eat,” then eat smart.

Katie Coombs was the picture of health. Or so she thought.

The radio and media personality, business owner and mother of six led an active lifestyle. She ate in moderation and made sure her home was stocked with healthy food.

Every year, she had an “executive physical” during which everything from her weight, vital signs and cholesterol to a variety of key functions was checked. Sure, she had a few aches and pains, a few extra pounds and some sluggishness that she and her doctor at the time chalked up to being in her early 40s.

Now that the holiday season has ended, many of us will begin focusing on New Year’s resolut