AFib or Atrial Fibrillation affects approximately 11 million adults in the U.S., according to the American College of Cardiology. While it can be a serious and potentially life-threatening illness, there are many ways, with proper management, that most people with AFib can continue to live normal lives. 

Adrienne Fueg, MD, FACS, Surgeon with Highland Surgical Associates and Trauma Program Medical Director at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, shares tips for avoiding common winter injuries.

It’s common to feel a drop in mood once the holiday season ends. Long January days, limited sunlight, and colder temperatures can leave many people feeling more tired, craving comfort foods, and wanting to “hibernate” by sleeping more or spending more time alone. However, for some, the winter months bring a kind of depression that is more than the ‘winter blues’ called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

A chronic illness is defined as a prolonged health condition often lasting for a year or more that requires continual management from a healthcare provider. Typically, chronic illnesses cannot be cured, but can be well managed with the right medical interventions, including lifestyle adjustments, medication,