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While 'broken heart syndrome' may sound like the theme of a romance novel, it's a very real health condition that mostly affects women. In fact, more than 90 percent of reported cases occur in women ages 58 to 75. 

Also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, broken heart syndrome is a condition in which the heart muscle suddenly becomes weakened or stunned, and the left ventricle, one of the heart's lower chambers that's responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to tissues throughout the body, temporarily changes shape. 

Many of us start the new year with a slew of good intentions to adopt better habits like working out regularly and eating healthier meals. And by mid-month, many of us have allowed those good intentions to fall by the wayside.

 What gives? Why is it so hard to make these habits stick? 

Throughout the year, stress can wear us down. Holidays, job changes, moving, errands on Saturday. Stress takes a toll on our health and well-being, and incorporating mindfulness into our lives can offer us tools to keep things in balance and help us become less reactive. Read how our Center for Mindfulness experts incorporate mindfulness checks into their daily lives to lessen stress.

If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.

Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home

Here are some tips for caring for yourself at home:

Nasal congestion. Sneezing. Itchy, red or watery eyes. Throat irritation. Wheezing. These might be the symptoms of a run-of-the-mill cold, or seasonal allergies could be the culprit! While the snow was still falling in New England just a few short weeks ago, it won't be long before pollen will be whirling in its place. 

Many folks will be burdened with the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (or hay fever). Here are some tips for dealing with seasonal allergies in your children:

After cold temperatures and dark days, we're all looking forward to spending time outdoors in the warm sunshine! As a primary care pediatrician, I get lots of questions from parents about how to keep kids safe in the sun, and thought I could share some of my advice here.