MedStar Health Blog

Relaxing is an important part of life—even for the heart. When the heart has trouble relaxing between beats, the left chamber (left ventricle) can’t completely refill with blood. This res...

While there’s no one magic food that can completely protect you against cancer, research suggests that there are certain foods that, when included in your diet, can lower your risk of developing cance...

Many parents are cautious to protect their children against seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu. However, a lesser-known viral infection called hand, foot, and mouth disease, is also promine...

Some days it’s hard enough just to find the energy to make it out of bed and into work on time. Eating healthy can often end up feeling almost impossible combined with all of the other items you need ...

Total joint replacement, comprised of hip or knee replacements, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. These devices have given millions of people continued or increased activity a...

Running a 5K is a challenging and fun way to stay fit. Although, if you aren’t careful, you can get injured while training or during the event. As 5Ks become more and more popular, we&rsq...