Dr. Sheldon Sheps

A blood pressure test measures the pressure in your arteries as your heart pumps. Periodic blood pressure testing by your health care provider is an [...]

The news about coffee and caffeine can be confusing. Is it good or bad for your health?

If you have high blood pressure, talk with your [...]

Leg and foot swelling during air travel is common and typically harmless. The most likely culprit is inactivity during a flight.

Sitting with your feet on [...]

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSDelicious, healthy recipes for your Thanksgiving menuThanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health and great food. If [...]

Are you misusing antibiotics?The World Health Organization's World Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18–24, which make this a good time to learn more about [...]

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSNutrition rules that will fuel your workoutYour body needs the right fuel to run well, especially if you're active. What you eat [...]

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSEmpty-nest syndrome: Tips for copingIf your last child is all grown up and about to leave home — or he or she [...]

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSCholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers Can a bowl of oatmeal lower your cholesterol? How about a handful of almonds? A few [...]