Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum).Pain caused by costochondritis might mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.ostochondritis is sometimes known as chest wall pain, costosternal syndrome or costosternal chondrodynia. Sometimes, swelling accompanies the pain (Tietze syndrome). Costochondritis usually has no apparent cause.
How Much Tuna Can You Eat Safely? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that we can safely eat about 12 ounces of fish--about two average portions--per week, to help us fill up on the good things fish can offer, like Omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein, while skipping out on dietary baddies like saturated fats.
And 6 Fish to Avoid. You probably already know that you're supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein -- and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, etc., deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats you've probably also heard you should be getting in your diet. (Here are seven more of the healthiest foods you should be eating but probably aren't.)