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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

Bombarded with scientific literature, continually attending education seminars, we opinion makers insisted heart disease resulted from the simple fact of elevated blood cholesterol.

6 Things you Didn’t Know about Massage Therapists

As a clinic that offers massage therapy, we know a thing or two about massage therapists and the work that goes behind the scenes. Certified Massage Therapists go through a lot of training- A certi…

When the evidence doesn't support your doctors recommendations for necessary care.

When the evidence doesn’t support your doctors recommendations for necessary care. Imagine you have chest pain and you go to the hospital, but the chest pain comes and goes and is on the left side; most of us likely may believe we are having a heart attack. The truth is that statistically, only about 5% of those who visit the hospital are having a cardiac event, and the rest are likely symptoms of other conditions, with the most common being muscle spasm. Many…

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Why this physician stopped prescribing birth control

With my scribbled signature I dissolved the boundary that nature had given her to own and protect her own body.

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

How Long Is a Cold or Flu Contagious?

Learn how cold and flu viruses spread, find out when to seek medical care for influenza or a cold, and discover the contagious period for the flu and common cold.

Birds of Bucks County: Species & Where to Spot Them

A rich diversity of habitats and ecosystems allow Bucks County to have an amazing diversity of bird species. Thanks to great technology and hundreds of passionate birders, we know that 353 species of birds have been observed in Bucks County. Some can be seen year-round, while others are glimpsed yearly during migration, and others are rare occurrences. Here are just a few of the birds that you might see in the different habitats according to the Bucks County Audubon Society…

Hamilton, it's not just a county. Or a city. Or a musical.

We explore the links between the real- life Alexander Hamilton, the musical and the county where we live.

Top 5 Things You Never Say To A County Girl About Eating

Hey, guys! If you haven't learned your lesson already, then just know that when dining with a County girl, it's best to keep your mouth shut about her food.

Where do you take a New York design writer who's seen everything? Orange County

15 Insane Orange County Choppers Artifacts You Can Bid On And Own

You can be the proud owner of a piece of Orange County Choppers history for just pennies on the dollar.

WakeGOV: How Wake County Uses Data to Make Decisions

Wake County, North Carolina is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America.

Glyphosate may be ruled out for county parks and trails

The county's string of parks along with golf courses and trails may soon be maintained without glyphosate.

Indiana has a polluted reputation. Here's how bad it is.

Indiana has a reputation for being a polluted state. But just how bad is it? IndyStar scrubbed the internet to see how the state stacked up.

Fair Foods You Can Make at Home

The County Fair has come and gone. All the fair food is gone. The corn dogs. The fried Oreos. The candy apples. Did you eat all that you wanted? Did you satisfy your cravings? If not, I