MedStar Health Blog

Stress is something we all deal with. A busy schedule, family responsibilities, and work deadlines can be normal stressors in our everyday lives. But did you know how closely connected stress is to y...

If you find yourself stopping to rest because your legs feel heavy or leaning on a shopping cart to ease back pain at the market, you might assume these are unavoidable signs of aging. It doesn’t hav...

For patients facing kidney failure, getting a transplant is a life-saving option. Abdominal transplantation usually requires big incisions. Recovery can be difficult and prolonged, and traditional su...

Our research, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure – Intersections, finds that most patients with modifiable barriers to heart transplant can resolve them with team-based support after LVAD.&n...

More than 4 million breast cancer survivors live in the United States today. Each one is on their own unique cancer journey. Some women, especially those with large, multiple, or return tumors, may h...

This article was written by Rebecca Schumer, PT, DPT.   As a physical therapist who works with recreational and competitive runners, I often recommend something that surprises people. ...