Health
High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the silent killer and for good reason. High blood pressure can seriously endanger a person’s health, and it generally builds up gradually over time as a result of unhealthy lifestyle behavior.
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Tagged diet, Health, heart, high blood pressure, hypertension, May, valve
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The Importance of Posture
When you were young, your mother probably told you to "sit up straight" or "stop slouching." Well, that was some good advice, not just as a matter of decorum. Good posture brings a wide variety of health benefits and reflects a healthy attitude. Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Health, posture, self-esteem, yoga
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Stop Being a Couch Potato
Get off the couch and get out the door. Spring is almost here and it's time to make a committment to your health and your life. Continue reading
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Tagged couch potato, exercise, Health, physical fitness, self-improvement, wellness
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Links Between Stress and Heart Attack Begin To Blur
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the negative effects of stress and the importance of relaxation, but some new research shows that the link between stress and heart attack is becoming blurrier. While scientists say … Continue reading Naps: The Key To A Better Life
Go, Go, Go. Work, Work, Work. Sound familiar? Americans are overworked, underpaid, and, sadly, not changing any time soon. But there is a way to keep up productivity throughout a long day without sacrificing your health (and cash!) to caffeine … Continue reading 