Archive for December, 2008
Dealing With A High Blood Pressure
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008High blood pressure is a very common condition, one that can be manageable as long as you are educated and aware of what is involved here and what steps need to be taken in terms of treatment. First thing is first however, and that is to find out more about high blood pressure and what […]
Lose Weight in a Healthy Way
Monday, December 29th, 2008 If most people could choose, they would prefer to lose weight in a healthy way. Certain weight loss products will actually prevent you from reaching your goal. Weight related problems are increasing at alarming rates and there seems to be nothing to slow these problems down.
The potential health problems associated with being overweight are […]
Why Regular Blood Pressure Readings Are Vital
Monday, December 29th, 2008When medical professionals refer to blood pressure they are describing the force applied by the stream of blood within the body on the walls of the blood vessels. A cuff and measuring gauge are generally used to determine an individual’s blood pressure. Measurements are taken in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Two separate measurements are always […]
New Advances in Treating Metabolic Syndrome
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Metabolic syndrome is a series of conditions that, when added together, basically amount to someone not taking care of themselves. If you are over 40, have an expanding waistline, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, poor diet, not enough exercise, high blood sugar (pre-diabetic), then you have this condition!
However, there is also a recent anti aging […]
Stay On Top of Your Fitness
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Did you know that everything that gets you moving can and will contribute to your health. From walking to a high-intensity aerobics class, they all have good impact on your health.
Research shows that regular exercise can lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure and certain cancers. […]
Handling The Challenges Of Heart Failure
Sunday, December 7th, 2008Health experts say there are many common myths about heart failure. One is that if you’re thin with normal cholesterol, then you’re not at risk. However, lack of exercise and smoking can lead to high blood pressure, which is just as bad as troublesome cholesterol from fatty foods. Another myth is that women get breast […]
