MedStar Health Blog

Less than a century ago, heart disease was known as a “man’s disease.” As recently as the 1960s even the American Heart Association believed heart disease only affected men. Scientists thought estrog...

If going to the doctor makes you feel nervous or tense, you aren’t alone. Many patients experience anxiety around medical appointments, and for some, that fear can become strong enough to delay...

This article was written by Billie J. Baldwin, DSW, LCSW-C, LICSW and Amy Ly, MSW, LICSW. As cancer treatment has improved over the last few decades, more people than ever are living longer. Than...

As a physician, I frequently speak with men who have questions about changes in their health but aren’t sure what's causing them. Erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and adult acne are among the m...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for 100 years—a fact that most people don’t know, according to a report from the American Heart Association. With a heart attack...

Whether you’re a soccer pro, training for your first 5k, or serving as a first responder, your heart is your most important piece of athletic equipment.  Regular exercise is one of the most po...