To me, water is a gift from above, a living, nourishing substance important not just for life but for quality of life as well. Yet water is so taken for granted that people don’t tend to think of… Continue Reading
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Should You Be Concerned about an Aortic Aneurysm?
It’s usually symptomless, often found incidentally, and life-threatening. It’s much more common in men than women, and the risk increases after age 60. I’m speaking of the most common kind of aortic aneurysm (pronounced, “an-your-ism”). What Is an… Continue Reading
Having High Blood Sugar & Relative with Diabetes May Increase Hypertension Risk
If you have a close relative (a parent, child, or sibling) with type 2 diabetes and you have an impaired glucose level – blood sugar above normal, but lower than a diabetic level − your risk of developing high… Continue Reading
Seniors with High Blood Pressure: Walk for a Longer Life!
A brisk walk on most days can help extend longevity for elderly patients with common age-related high blood pressure, according to a 2014 study by U.S. Veterans Affairs researchers. Analyzing a database base of more than two thousand hypertensive veterans over the… Continue Reading
Health Checks for Men Over 50
Men are doers. They build. They fix. They defend, compete, achieve, and provide. Action is the name of their game. But see a doctor when something doesn’t feel right? Not so much. Men’s Health Problems That observation is… Continue Reading
Unexplained Symptoms? Chiropractic May Help
Those of you with discomfort in your backs or necks know that visiting a chiropractor can bring much-needed relief. But did you know that chiropractic work can also help with unexplained ailments – even chest pain? Now, I… Continue Reading
Women More Prone than Men to Heavy Drinking Health Risks
Although alcoholism is more common in men, female heavy drinkers face more serious health risks compared to males. So says a review of worldwide alcohol consumption research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Alcoholism is a major… Continue Reading
Binge Drinking May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults
For many students, college and drinking go hand-in-hand. And not just drinking, but intense, out-of-your mind binge drinking. Although moderate drinking has a heart-protective effect, researchers at the University of Illinois/Chicago have uncovered evidence for the first time… Continue Reading
Broken Heart Syndrome, Stress and Heart Disease
“It is the repressed experience of early childhood heartbreak that sets the stage for heart disease…” – Heartbreak and Heart Disease (1999) We can’t put our fingers on it, but we know that love is good for us,… Continue Reading
Women and High Blood Pressure
Ladies, listen up! Contrary to popular belief, high blood pressure is not just “a man’s problem.” According to the American Heart Association (AHA), women make up almost half of all adults with hypertension, a leading risk factor for… Continue Reading