As we age, the aortic valve in the heart doesn’t work as well as it once did. It’s called aortic stenosis. Learn why it happens and how it can be treated.
Guest post by John Turrell, Wellness Coordinator, Greater Portland Branch, YMCA of Southern Maine. We are constantly reminded that healthy eating and exercise are necessary for a healthy heart. Of course, healthy eating and exercise take discipline and work, which is hard and time-consuming. Why can’t something like music be healthy for our heart, as well […]
Palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering or beating too hard or too fast. You may have these feelings in your chest, throat or neck. They can occur during activity or even when you’re sitting still or lying down. What causes palpitations? Many things can trigger palpitations, including: Strong emotions Vigorous […]
You see someone collapse. You panic and stand there wringing your hands, thinking, “OMG, what am I supposed to do? CPR? I took that class several years ago — what was it I learned?” Here’s your chance to learn two simple steps that will empower, not derail you — and potentially save a life. It’s […]
This year, there are toys under John and Mindy Beyer’s Christmas tree — all for 7-month-old Kyler Beyer. You might call him John and Mindy’s miracle baby. A child that doctors told Mindy she’d never be able to bear. But she was determined, and proved them wrong, something she’s been doing her entire life. Mindy […]
For more than 20 years, Diane was the health reporter on WCSH 6. Before that, a radiation therapist at Maine Medical Center and after, Manager of Marketing/PR at Mercy Hospital. Now, she's a baby boomer not interested in retiring. She writes the Catching Health blog and is a regular guest on the WCSH6/WLBZ2 Morning Report. She's also a college art student at USM. You can read about that adventure on Diane's other blog mylatestart.bangordailynews.com. She says it's good (and healthy) to be busy!
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