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Do You Have High Blood Pressure and Don't Know It?
December 6,2017
The American Heart Association has moved the minimum number for high pressure from the old standard of 140/90 to the newly revised 130/80, which is the first change in 14 years. Under the 2017...
New Shingles Vaccination Recommended for Over 50 Patients
November 6,2017
Shingles is an extremely painful viral infection that effects about a million people a year in the United States. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same viral infection as...
Herd Immunity Provides Important Protection Against Disease
November 3,2017
No, this is not something that should be discussed with your veterinarian. Herd immunity, which is also called community immunity, population immunity, herd effect and social immunity, is the...
Treat Yourself with a Low-Calorie Holiday Desert
October 20,2017
Since a relentless sweet tooth can be the Achilles heel for anyone, having a few low-calorie recipes on hand can be a good idea. If you're trying to shed a few pounds, treating yourself in...
Surprising Results from Long-Term Study of Coronary Risks
October 18,2017
One thing that is consistent about a long-term study is it takes a long time. In the mid-1980s, more than five thousands participants joined a study on exercise and the risk of coronary artery...
What You Should Know Before Starting a Diet?
September 30,2017
If you need or wish to lose weight, you should start with a trip to your doctor's office for a physical. A quick check of your medical history and some basic lab work could save your time, money...
How Low is Too Low for Blood Sugar Readings
September 18,2017
Without sufficient blood glucose levels in your blood, your body cannot perform its normal functions. Glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream and helps supply cells with the energy needed to...
Is Alcohol Consumption Detrimental or Beneficial to Your Health?
August 15,2017
Are you concerned about how alcohol consumption may be affecting your health and wellness? According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, light to moderate...
How to Treat Walking Pneumonia
August 9,2017
Although it may sound like a disease from a zombie movie, "walking pneumonia" is a classification that has been used by doctors for decades. As medical terminology for the masses, it is more...
Summertime: Time to Enjoy the Sun
July 20,2017
When you live, work and play in the Sunshine State, every day poses some risk to your family due to exposure to the sun's damaging UV rays. Excursions to the beach, swimming pool, your favorite...