Good morning! Once upon a time, in a charming little village, the houses looked like plump mushrooms. Life was peaceful—except for one minor nuisance: the court jester. The jester had been detained in a low-security holding area, under watch for bothering the townspeople with his nonsensical humor and, perhaps more troubling, his disturbing choice of […]
Good morning! It’s been a beautiful week, right? Here’s hoping you’re taking care of yourself with a walk break or two. How many steps a day is ideal? These researchers feel they found the sweet spot. Here are some tips to help you get there. Our team also put together this walking guide. Okay, palpitations. As cardiologists, we frequently see patients […]
Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you. Thanks for being with us this morning. As we gear up to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Walk with a Doc (April 9th), we’re excited to introduce a new registration and check-in system designed to make your experience even better. At each Walk with a Doc event […]
Good morning! We had a new member at last Saturday’s Walk with a Doc. It all started when we saw Bob (not his real name) in our cardiology office. Bob’s a new patient who just moved to Columbus. Since Bob’s heart attack (2013), he’s made impressive changes. Many of his cardiac risk factors (blood pressure, […]
Good morning! Today we’ll talk about atrial fib and you don’t need to take notes. I’ll send you mine. What is it? Atrial fib (aka A Fib) is one of the most common rhythm problems. It is an irregular activity that usually comes from the roots of the pulmonary veins. My heart skips beats a lot. It […]
Good morning! Like yours, our hearts go out to the humans and animals affected by the wildfires. These organizations are accepting donations. We hope you’re safe and warm, and maybe have a cup of coffee. It’s about to get cold around the U.S. We have seen some snow shovelers in the ER this winter. Every year it seems like there are more and […]
Good Morning and Happy New Year athletes, Thank you for the honor of joining us this morning. Ever the diligent teammate, Rachael approached me mid-fall ’24 to ask if I could set some goals for the upcoming year. Rachael – thanks for the prompt. 1) In 2025, cook one new recipe a month (from one of […]
Good morning athletes, is it me or do these vacation-y fun, free-spirited days just keep coming and coming? It’s only December 27th so we’ve got another whole week plus on this Happy Bus. Too good, just too good. What wonderful tips and sentiments many of you shared. I know they’ve enhanced my season. Without further […]
Good morning, Family! Welcome to a special Saturday edition newsletter. Oh my goodness that’s right, it’s Saturday, December 21st! Today, already!! If you’re like me, you’ve already been thinking about family, food, sleep, football, and Lego (that last one may just be me). You all deserve this upcoming break. You have most definitely earned it. Our brains are […]
Good morning athletes, Friday the 13th is so fun. I would not be surprised if it is the best one yet. Things are shaking out that way. Magical things? They are happening all around us. Why? First, it’s Friday and it’s beautiful. Crisp, sunny, and beautiful. Saturday – all day to do whatever you want. Sunday […]