Cathy Cassata

1 week ago | verywellmind.com | Cathy Cassata

The feeling of panic suddenly creeps in. You know you’re about to experience shortness of breath. The more you try to avoid it, the more anxiety ensues. Living with anxiety, and the moments of breathlessness that come with it, can be debilitating and sometimes scary. Heather Ann Voyer knows this all too well. In her mid-20s, she was diagnosed with anxiety.

1 week ago | chicagohealthonline.com | Cathy Cassata

Fact checked by Jim LacyDana Huelat’s husband and kids noticed something about her sleep last summer: Her snoring and breathing pauses seemed worse. She made an appointment with her primary care physician, who suggested testing for sleep apnea, which causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep; the disorder also is linked to heart disease.

2 weeks ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Cathy Cassata

Dr. Andrew Albert began a TikTok account to increase health literacy and debunk misinformation about colorectal cancer. Albert says he uses his platform to talk about colon cancer in a different way than many others, showing what the process actually looks like, from colonoscopies to new screening options like blood tests. He quickly gained a growing following of nearly 70 thousand people. Some of his TikTok followers have become patients.

2 weeks ago | healthline.com | Cathy Cassata

Share on PinterestSNL’s Kenan Thompson opens up about living with GERD for the first time. The beloved actor and comedian says the digestive condition is no joke. After years of experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, Thompson found relief with medication. As the longest-running cast member of the iconic variety show “Saturday Night Live,” Kenan Thompson knows how to make audiences laugh.

2 weeks ago | healthline.com | Cathy Cassata

Share on PinterestActor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks shares how she prioritizes her health in her 50s. The “Hunger Games” actress is spreading awareness about preventing respiratory conditions like RSV, flu, and pneumococcal pneumonia. Banks shares her journey with healthy aging and how she’s navigated shingles and perimenopause. Known for her iconic role in the “Hunger Games” franchise and Emmy-nominated part in “30 Rock,” actress Elizabeth Banks knows how to captivate an audience.