Women’s Health 101
by Jessica B. May 14th, 2021
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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Preventing High Blood Pressure
by Louise May 7th, 2021
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
Healthier Snacking
by Lori Sciame April 30th, 2021
Most diet plans suggest foods such as carrot and celery sticks, cheese cubes, and sunflower seeds as healthy snack options; however, it may be difficult to give up carbs altogether. There is an answer to this dilemma: low fat, low carb, and low calorie crackers. Read this article on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn more about cracker options that may work for you. Two well known brands of chips are covered, including calorie counts
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Decoding Detox Diets
by Lori Sciame April 23rd, 2021Many 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 16th, 2021Heart 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 9th, 2021Now 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
