Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by tick bites. Cases have been rising over the last decade, but that doesn’t mean you need to forego time outdoors. Paying attention to early signs of Lyme disease can make the disease easier to treat, and there are steps you can take to decrease you and your child's risk.

Stress can have a significant impact on heart failure, making symptoms worse over time. Understanding this connection and addressing the stress in your life can help you take more control of your health.

In addition to the physical symptoms of menopause, hormonal changes during menopause also can affect mood and mental health. However, Dr. Hadine Joffe explains that mood-related symptoms during menopause aren’t guaranteed and patients can take steps to manage them.