We’ve all heard what happens when you consume too much sodium - your body retains extra water. This occurs because the kidneys, which filter ... Read More
High Blood Pressure
Is Your Blood Thick Enough?
The blood moving through our veins isn't something most of us think about often, if at all. However, if your blood is too thick or too thin, ... Read More
My Story: “I Was Completely Fed Up With Myself”
Busy lifestyle, weight gain, weight loss, more weight gain, hypertension, frustration...repeat. Many of us know this story, and how ... Read More
High Blood Pressure & Alcohol May Be A Bad Mix For Your Heart
Even an ounce of alcohol a day might alter heart function if you have high blood pressure, researchers report. For someone with high blood ... Read More
Eat Carbon Neutral Foods To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Pollution has become an even greater concern as many cities become overpopulated. Pollution’s effects are evident in our environment and ... Read More
Skipping Blood Pressure Meds Increases Heart Patients’ Risk Of Stroke
People at risk for heart disease are much more likely to die from a stroke if they don't take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs ... Read More
Mindfulness: How It Can Help You Stress Less
Mindfulness, a meditation originating from Buddhism that expanded to a secular practice in America, may have a particular ... Read More
Scentimental Mood: The Best Scents To Improve Sleep, Reduce Stress & More
We go about our daily lives inhaling thousands of odors. Some of them are calming and reminiscent, while others are straight up foul and ... Read More
Walk It Out: Managing Blood Sugar Levels By Walking
Blood sugar levels play a major role in managing type-2 diabetes and exercise is one of the most important ways to maintain ... Read More
Running For Her Life: How One Woman Became “Fit By 40” & Finally Free
When one discovers their passion in life, a sense of purpose manifests and doors begin to open. Overcoming weight issues and two chronic ... Read More
Intensive High Blood Pressure Treatment Could Harm People With Diabetes
It’s known that many African Americans living with diabetes often deal with high blood pressure. This puts the community at an increased ... Read More
Is Blood Pressure Medication Being Prescribed Too Late? Debate Over Latest Guidelines Continues
Scientists continue to debate when doctors should prescribe blood pressure medication for older Americans, with a new study saying delayed ... Read More