People often ask me why I, as a “career army” cardiothoracic surgeon with over 15 years of surgical experience—including an unforgettable year as the “go-to” trauma surgeon in Iraq during the peak of the Operation Iraqi Freedom conflict and after having performed over 3,000 major cardiovascular and thoracic procedures including heart and lung transplantation, coronary [...]

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, bloating, heartburn, and constipation are among the most common complaints I hear during consultations with patients. Typically, traditional methods such as lifestyle and dietary modification and medication if necessary, often relieve these symptoms.  Occasionally, problems persist for some patients. If you fall in to this category, you may benefit [...]

You bet there is a connection!
From a Western perspective, “aging” is equated with oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is that
organic process that occurs in our bodies that produces free radicals. Free radicals are the “bad guys”. Free radicals are the “sparks” or charged molecules that get released in any metabolic process in our bodies. They are [...]

A recent online rant suggests that male authors, (“literary darlings”), are not only reviewed more, but taken twice as seriously as their gender counterpart when it comes to domestic story lines.
Are women authors capable of writing beyond the pastel-pink genericism of that hackneyed moniker, chick lit?
You bet. And celebrating our history this month, here are [...]

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth, fixed partial denture (bridge) or removable denture. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other [...]

WomenFest
Saturday, June 16, 2012
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97 in Cooksville.
WomenFest is an interactive day that focuses on health, wellness, fashion and beauty. It is designed to inspire women to live more balanced, healthier and fuller lives. Admission is free. This year’s event will feature free health screenings, programming [...]

Managing your money can be hard. If only there was a class or lecture that we could take to help us understand the complexities of finances. Luckily the Internet has made it easier for us to find information that can teach us how to better manage our money. More recently the Internet has also provided [...]

The Maryland Women’s Journal recently sat down with one of the area’s financial experts to gain some insight about successfully navigating today’s turbulent investing environment.

Women’s Journal: What general advice can you offer our readers about how to insure their financial futures?

Samuel: The most important thing is that you have your own investing [...]