If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a totally different (and seemingly unrelated) part of your body. Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even skin cancer,” says Hira … Read more
Emergency room doctors see the worst-case scenarios, the weird fluke accidents, the mysterious ailments and miraculous recoveries. They’re also no strangers to the symptoms that patients didn’t take seriously until it was almost too late. Here, ER docs share 10 red flags that patients often ignore—but which should be addressed urgently. Sudden confusion or personality … Read more
Your skin is your largest organ—and unlike your heart or lungs or kidneys, you can actually see it. That makes it a useful window into what’s going on inside your body. “It’s an immediate indicator of potential internal health concerns,” says Dr. Amy Basile, a dermatologist at Dermatology Partners in Philadelphia, starting on day one … Read more
There was no shortage of storylines during the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off — but when the league announced the international competition last year, it likely didn’t anticipate that politics would take centre ice. Heading into the final game, Canada’s head coach Jon Cooper acknowledged the political backdrop but downplayed its significance. “Before that puck drops, … Read more
