Sudden Death

Exercise reduces the risk of heart disease and sudden death longer term. But what about while you're doing it? Are you more at risk of dying of heart attack while you're doing it? Find out more about exercise and sudden death.

There have been recent sudden death episodes involving high school athletes. Their deaths were due to congenital heart problems that were missed during pre-athletic screenings. Can this risk be reduced by requiring better screening processes?

The NFL introduces new overtime rules during the postseason. As fans and media learn and understand the new rules, they will be given plenty of opportunities to second guess coaches.

In February 2006 the FDA called for ADHD drugs to carry the black box warning for both cardiovascular and psychiatric adverse effects. In March the decision was overturned. Is there proof that ADHD meds increase the risk of sudden death in kids?

Details emerge about Harold Dow's final days struggling with Asthma.

Every so often, we are shocked to hear about the death of a gifted young athlete, usually suddenly and without warning, and discover the cause was "undiagnosed heart disease". Usually, that translates to thickening of the heart muscle.

A new study indicates that children who have a parent who dies suddenly are at increased risk of committing suicide.

Child sports participation has many positive health benefits, but not if your child has an undiagnosed heart condition. Discover why some children and teenagers die suddenly on the playing field and what you can do to protect your child.

When we lose a loved one to sudden death, We can't function, questions are endless, thoughts are dark and our feelings are a mix match of who, why, and how.

Following the San Diego Chargers' win over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL playoffs this past weekend, a casual football observer mulls whether the current overtime sudden-death system is truly fair, or whether it could use a little tweaking.

Each year, children drop dead suddenly during exercise. Could your athletic child be at risk for sudden death syndrome?

Is there anyone else who thinks that the NFL's sudden-death overtime system is ridiculous and needs to be changed?

The stress of today's modern world has led to a fast rising epidemic of depression. We are now seeing more and more mental disorders and they seem to be occurring at much younger ages than ever before. Find out how you can naturally fight this disorder

A poem on sudden death when someone close to you dies suddenly and quickly.

It's tragic when a teenage athlete drops dead during a sporting event. Is the current heart screening protocol really good enough - or should teens be screened more thoroughly before participating in sports? Find out more.

Recap and editorial of the mysterious death of John Parsons Wheeler, who was 66 yrs old before he was presumably killed on December 28th.

Everyone craves convenience. It's part of being alive. But convenience isn't everything, and sometimes, it's not even relevant.

While you will never be able to fix it, or take away the pain, this is what you can say (after changing around the names and pronouns) to a person who has recently lost a baby to death --

A story about what happened to me when my dad passed away suddenly when I was young.

Twenty-eight of the thirty-two teams in the NFL vote to change the way that sudden death operates in overtime - but only in playoff games. What are the new rules, and who were the four who thought it was a bad idea? (P.S. It's not who you think.)

Many call for a rule change to the NFL overtime, however all things considered it is the best option.

When someone is a Christian, having a passage of scripture to hold on to can help make some things easier.

Everybody says the NFL needs to get away from sudden death overtime and change to a system similar to the NCAA's. The problem is, they always say the wrong reason. Forget being fair. This is why the NFL needs to change their ways

A poem dedicated to those who serve and those who wait at home for them to return.

The body sends warnings when a woman has a small blockage in one of the two main coronary arteries. Do you know what to look for?

A look at the weaknesses of the NFL and college overtime systems and the easy answer.

How we anticipate and react to death has changed over the decades. Where we live also plays a meaningful role at the end of life.

The sudden death of the self-proclaimed "King of Pop" has already started a guessing game about the cause of his death on the eve of what would have been a major comeback in a series of London concerts next month.

Romance is harder it seems after the loss of a baby, but there are ways to relight that candle of love.

Heather has died at the age of 70. She died in her home on the 24th of September. The cause of death is unknown at this time, but is most likely due to natural causes.

If the NFL decides to tinker with overtime, here's what I would suggest.