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What is Hypertension?
If you have a family member suffering from high blood pressure, you might wonder, what is hypertension? Hypertension affects people of all ages and is most common among older adults. It happens when the force of the blood against the artery is too high. This can be...
Weight loss may not be the key to a long life
You might be thinking if I could just lose weight everything would be better. But have you ever wondered,"Why” with almost every article about diabetes, heart disease, etc. there is some emphasis about exercise. Most of us would prefer a magic diet pill. The bad news...
More Than Half of Children Born 2004-2008 May Not Be Vaccinated
A study released by JAMA and Reuters Health[1] has estimated that more than half of all children born between 2004 and 2008 have not received at least one or more of the suggested vaccines for children required before the age of 2. This is an alarming trend because it...
Seeking Help and Solutions for Prostate Problems, What Men can do.
An enlarged prostate can be a problem or issue that many men face as they turn 50. By age 55, 1 in 4 men may experience some issues. By age 65, the figure is up to nearly 75 percent, and by age 80, nine in 10 men have BPH. Normally half of these men will have symptoms...
Is Weight Loss Your Resolution?
If you have ever tried to lose weight you probably know that food craving is one of the hardest things to overcome especially if you have a sweet tooth. Eating foods that contain carbohydrates can really cause food cravings. These include foods: high in...
Certain Foods Can Trigger Migraine Headaches
If you have ever had a migraine headache you know how horrible they can be. The treatment is usually cold air, no light and quite. But did you know that certain foods can contribute to these headaches? Also one other thing that your must avoid is skipping meals or...
Excercise May Boost Immunity After the Flu Shot
Do you want to boost your immunity to the flu? Then exercise. A study conducted in 2009 on 166 adults showed that after a 10 month intervention of cardiovascular exercise they had boosted their immunity to the flu. The group who was walking had significantly improved...