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If you have high blood pressure, you’re at increased risk of heart disease and stroke, so chances are you’ve been working hard to lower it. You might be on medication, or you may be making changes to your diet like eliminating gluten, adding cinnamon and magnesium, eating more yogurt and protein or adding more fiber. You also could be striving to lose weight, as well as taking herbs and supplements…
Exercise plays a vital role in heart health. In fact, whether you’re simply trying to prevent heart problems down the road or trying to avoid a second heart surgery, your doctor will tell you that staying active is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Yet, if you fall into that second category — and have already lived through a cardiac bypass or stent procedure —…
Most vaccines have some side effects, and the COVID-19 vaccine is no different. Health experts have reassured us that a sore arm where the needle went in, or tiredness, a headache, fever, or nausea, are signs that our immune system is working as it should. That’s left a question mark for the many people who experience no side effects at all. I have no side effects – is my vaccine…
I can’t think of much that’s more relaxing than strolling through a park and listening to a bird song or a flowing creek. It clears the mind, rejuvenates the spirit and inspires me more than almost any other experience can. And I’m sure I’m not alone in appreciating these gifts that come from spending time outdoors. Now, according to a new study, there’s one more way that nature might positively…
If there is one health problem that is most likely to steal your life, it’s one that affects your heart. In fact, heart problems aren’t just responsible for the deaths of more Americans than any other condition, it’s also the number one cause of death globally. So what can you do to protect yourself? While there’s a huge list of medications you could take, they all come with their very…
Sleep is soothing. But it’s also invigorating. It allows us to recharge and seize the day — day after day. You know what else is invigorating? Sex. If you’re a woman of a certain age feeling left out in that department, sleep may be the way to get it back, according to experts who understand what you’re going through. One of the best tools to improve your health is a…
It’s no secret that exercise is good medicine and one of the keys to better health and longer life. In fact, physical activity has been shown to reduce your risk of everything from high blood pressure and heart disease to type 2 diabetes, dementia and even cancer. And now, if you needed one more reason to get off the couch and get moving, there’s more… According to researchers at the…
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located toward your lower back, one on each side of your spine. They may be small (about the size of a small fist), but they do some heavy lifting when it comes to keeping you healthy. In short, your kidneys are in charge of keeping your blood healthy. That means: removing toxins and sending them to the bladder for elimination in your…
You probably know that bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease. Most often, it happens when you don’t brush or floss often enough, or you’re not doing it correctly. It’s recommended you brush your teeth at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes each time to make sure your teeth are really getting clean, and floss at least once a day. Going…
As we age, our risk of falling rises dramatically, and with it our risk of suffering a hip fracture. In fact, in the United States alone, over 300,000 seniors are hospitalized for hip fracture each year, three-quarters of them women. And, if you end up in this group, one of the most vital things you can do is to regain your mobility. It’s a step that helps you remain independent…