by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Heart disease affects the quality of life of millions of Americans and is the leading cause of death in both men and women. The development of most heart disease is related to the way we live. Changing to a healthier lifestyle will help prevent both new and repeat heart problems, as well as strokes and related vascular problems.
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by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Being a parent can be a joy, but it's also a tough job. No parent is perfect. We all make mistakes. Even loving parents sometimes do things they don't mean to do, like slap a child or call a child a bad name. But if you think you're having trouble controlling yourself, get help so a pattern of abuse doesn't start.
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The peak time for picky eating is the toddler or preschool years. Children of all ages (and adults) commonly have a few food dislikes. A picky eater is a child with many food dislikes. At age 2 or 3, up to 20 percent of children are picky eaters. Most children who are picky eaters will grow out of it.
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by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
Most adults need about 8 hours of sleep at night to feel fully alert when they’re awake. This is usually true for people age 65 or older too. But as we get older, we might have more trouble sleeping. Many things can get in the way of sleeping well or sleeping long enough to be fully rested.
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by Roland Larrabee, M.D.
A stroke is damage to part of the brain when its blood supply is suddenly reduced or stopped. A stroke may also be called a cerebral vascular accident, or CVA. The part of the brain deprived of blood dies and can no longer function. Blood is prevented from reaching brain tissue when a blood vessel leading to the brain becomes blocked (ischemic) or bursts (hemorrhagic).
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