Women’s Health 101
by Jessica B. May 17th, 2019
There are a few simple things a woman can do to make her feel better and stay healthy. They aren’t always easy to fit in with a busy schedule, but will pay off greatly in the future. They are also not as painful and difficult as you may imagine.
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Nutrition/Vitamins and Blood Pressure
by Kimberly Hays May 10th, 2019
Our observance of National High Blood Pressure Education Month sparks thought about what preventative measures to take to reduce the chance of our getting high blood pressure, as well as what we can do to reduce those high numbers if we have it. Sadly, 1 in 3 American’s have high blood pressure, and many are unaware that they have this issue. Make an appointment to have your doctor check your blood pressure, and then take measures to lower it
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Preventing High Blood Pressure
by Louise May 3rd, 2019
May is High Blood Pressure Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one third of adults are living with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. 68 million Americans are living with high blood pressure.
What are the risks of high blood pressure? The two leading causes of death in America are heart attack and stroke, and high blood pressure often is a major contributing factor to both conditions. Thus, high blood pressure is recently
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What are the risks of high blood pressure? The two leading causes of death in America are heart attack and stroke, and high blood pressure often is a major contributing factor to both conditions. Thus, high blood pressure is recently
Decoding Detox Diets
by Lori Sciame April 26th, 2019Many men and women across the United States have chosen to jump on the detox diet bandwagon. They literally starve themselves to ensure rapid weight loss. With summer on the horizon, people may become desperate to drop unwanted pounds quickly in order to fit into last summer's swim suit so these types of diets will become even more popular. But do detox diets really work? More importantly, can theyRead MoreRelaxation, Meditation, and Yoga
by Jessica B. April 19th, 2019Heart health and stress levels go hand in hand. Whether it is the increase in blood pressure you get when dealing with stressful situations day in and day out, or the junk food you are more prone to eat when struggling with stress and not finding time to eat, a stressful life increases your chances for having heart problems and cardiovascular issues. One tool in the battle is toRead MoreWalk at Work
by Lori Sciame April 12th, 2019Now that the weather has turned warmer, and your pants probably feel tighter after the long months of winter, why not begin an exercise program at work? There's no easier way to do this than by organizing walks with your co-workers. I've used walking as my main form of exercise at work for almost 25 years, and the benefits have been immense, the most important being the development of newRead More
