Another Benefit of the Shingles Vaccine

According to new research, people that have had the shingles vaccine are 23 percent less likely to suffer from a cardiovascular incident, such as a heart attack or a stroke, than those who have not had the shingles vaccine are.   Without a vaccine, research shows that about 30 percent of people will get shingles… Continue reading Another Benefit of the Shingles Vaccine

What is Broken Heart Syndrome?

Broken heart syndrome is a term that refers to stress-related illness or death that occurs after a major loss or other event. Most notably, it refers to the phenomenon that occurs in older married couples. When one spouse passes away, it is not uncommon for the surviving spouse to pass away shortly after.   This… Continue reading What is Broken Heart Syndrome?