During these difficult days many are trying to understand the role of masks.
Simply put, masks help in the following ways:
1) They prevent direct droplet contact
2) They keep you from touching your face, which is probably the the more helpful reason.
NOTE: The only people that require N-95 masks are those who are treating Covid patients or those confined in a high risk area such as a hospital ward, nursing home, etc.
Recent Posts
Your Heart Was Made to Move
What is the best exercise for your heart? There isn’t just one answer. Dr. Raymond Singer explains how aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, balance, and simple daily movement can all support cardiovascular health.
Can Sleep Affect Your Waistline?
We often think about diet and exercise when we talk about maintaining a healthy weight. But there may be a third piece of the puzzle: sleep. Dr. Raymond Singer explores how insufficient sleep can affect hunger, metabolism, cravings, abdominal fat, and cardiovascular health.
The Heart-Lung Machine: A Jefferson Legacy That Changed Medicine
More than 70 years ago, Jefferson surgeon and researcher John H. Gibbon Jr. helped make what once seemed impossible a reality: temporarily replacing the functions of the heart and lungs with a machine so surgeons could operate on a stopped heart.
50 Years Later: A Journey Home
As I prepare for my 50th high school reunion, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has taken me from Cheltenham to college, medical school, surgical training, decades of practice, and ultimately back home to care for the community where it all began.
GLP-1 Medications and Alcohol: Can They Reduce Cravings?
Emerging research suggests GLP-1 medications may do more than help with weight loss. They may also reduce alcohol cravings by influencing the brain’s reward pathways.
Heart Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Not every symptom means heart disease, but some warning signs should never be ignored. Dr. Raymond Singer shares five important symptoms that deserve prompt medical evaluation and explains when it’s time to call 911.
Featured
Pages
- Learn about heart valves. Heart Valves
- Read testimonials. Testimonials
- Did you know I have a consulting firm? Singer Heart/Lung Consulting
- Check out my TedTalk! Defining Success
Links
- Links page with more information about your heart. Links
- Dr. Adam Pick's Site: heart-valve-surgery.com
