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Are You Experiencing Any of These Symptoms? It Might Be Time to Visit a Cardiologist

Most of your health problems can be managed by your primary care physician, but there are certain medical issues that may require the expertise of a cardiologist, a doctor with specialized training in heart-related care. Cardiologists are nearly always board certified, and these specialists can be found through your general practitioner, local hospital, or your […]

How to stop snacking

by Sofia Alves We’ve all been there – 2 a.m. and you catch yourself roaming around the fridge, licking leftover crumbs from the cookie jar, addictively searching for more. “This is the last one”, you say hopelessly, “I promise”. When does all of the snacking end? How do you even stop it? There are various […]

What Is a Stress Test?

If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be related to a heart condition, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath, your doctor may recommend that a stress test be performed. And while it might sound scary at first, stress tests are quite common—and one of the most effective ways to determine […]

How To Mentally Prepare For A Second Lockdown According To A Therapist

I fear this year there will be none of Keats’s promise of “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Rather, we would be better to bulk buy SAD [Seasonal Affective Disorder] light accessories and only then immerse ourselves in the poet’s concept of “negative capability”, which translates roughly as: Don’t let uncertainty paralyse you.  It’s uncertain, […]