Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could ...

Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly.

Digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, nausea or abdominal pain can also be warning signs. "The heart and the gut are intimately connected. Never ignore these digestive issues," he noted.

The scan, known as a carotid ultrasound, takes between 15 and 30 minutes and is performed using a small handheld device that ...