7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (807+ words) When your cholesterol numbers come back a little high, it's easy to point straight to that extra helping of Alfredo sauce. But as it turns out, diet is only one piece of the puzzle. "Cholesterol is often oversimplified as a…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (910+ words) Late-night hunger is real. Maybe you ate dinner early. Maybe you stayed up later than usual. Or maybe you just want a sweet treat before you go to bed. The problem? Most late-night snacks tend to be a little less…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (640+ words) After a couple of drinks, it's easy to start negotiating with yourself. You feel okay. The car is right there. Home isn't far. But that doesn't mean you're safe to drive. "Alcohol impairs judgment and reaction time well before many…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (485+ words) Many cancer survivors expect restful nights once cancer treatment ends, but they often find themselves lying awake, struggling to sleep. "Sleep problems after cancer are really common, with at least half of cancer patients having some sleep issues," says Andrew…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (861+ words) Kidney stones may be small, but they can leave you in a lot of pain. And if you have one before, you probably don't want a repeat episode, which is why prevention is so important. "The best time to think…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (630+ words) Spring should feel like a fresh start. But if you have asthma, it can also bring more coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. "It's common for asthma symptoms to worsen in the spring," says Syed Hussain, medical director for Hartford…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (201+ words) Why Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Home AND Your Health Hartford Hospital SVMC Earns Seventh Consecutive Top Hospital Safety Grade St. Vincent's Medical Center earned a seventh consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1101+ words) When people think about high blood pressure, salt is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But it's not the only factor that can send your numbers up. "Blood pressure is influenced by a lot of everyday habits," says…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (185+ words) Hartford Hospital HHC Earns Elite National Distinction for Cardiac Surgery Hartford Hospital has once again earned Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) highest possible ratings for adult cardiac surgery, placing the Hartford Health Care Heart & Vascular Institute among the top cardiac…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (660+ words) If you haven't been sleeping well and your mood keeps shifting, it's easy to blame stress. But there could be another reason: perimenopause, the stage before menopause when hormone levels start to change. "Perimenopause can start earlier than many women…...