Mark A. Mahoney Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk. Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Women are at an increased risk for heart disease after menopause. American Heart Month is a vital…
Is it possible to find true love on an app? Many young people seem to think so, as 53% of 18- to 29-year-olds report having used a dating site or app at some point in their lives, according to the Pew Research Center. Moreover, 20% of those in the same age group who were married,…
Mark A. Mahoney The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes, give up bad habits, and improve your well-being. It’s no wonder that many Americans celebrate the New Year by resolving to get healthier. While only a small percentage of people actually keep their resolutions, here are some…
Mark A. Mahoney There is steady interest — from everyday people to researchers alike — in what it takes to live a long, healthy life. From cookbooks to research papers to the hundreds of articles you can access with a quick Google search, the amount of information to digest and advice to take in can…
BURNSVILLE, North Carolina ‒ The ongoing loss of cell phone service in Hurricane Helene-impacted areas raises questions for survivors about safety, missed emergency warnings and the inability to reassure far-flung friends and family. Helene knocked out power to wide swaths of the South with both high winds and flooding. The destruction also destroyed cell phone…