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When you experience stress, your blood pressure goes up. Your heart beats faster and your blood vessels narrow, creating a potentially dangerous situation. Thankfully, these effects don’t last very long, and soon your blood pressure will lower. But can these episodes have a long-term impact on your health and put you at risk for high ...click here to read more

Most people don’t exactly hang around the toilet to see the color of their urine. But maybe you should; sometimes it can offer some valuable insight. You don’t have to spend very long examining it to get an idea of where you might be. A glance and a couple of observations can tell you if ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar for type-2 diabetes can be a challenge. What, when, and how much to eat can get confusing. And for many, lowering blood sugar might mean giving up the foods they love. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that difficult. Making simple substitutions here and there can help prevent a surge in ...click here to read more

It’s natural for your prostate to grow. Likely unbeknownst to you, a man’s prostate starts growing when he hits 25. It isn’t until much later, however, that it might begin to affect lifestyle. And it can be really stressful. Natural prostate growth is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A Harvard report suggests that 50-60 percent ...click here to read more

Exercise helps to maintain healthy joints. It can ease pain and improve mobility, but it also has the potential to cause pain. Where do you draw the line? For months, I would wake up at 8 am, and my partner and I would throw on a tracksuit and head out for an intense walk around ...click here to read more

You might take your trips to the bathroom for granted. You’ve been doing it your whole life, after all. But how do you know if you have a healthy bladder? Are there any signs associated with bladder health or things you can do to encourage better function? You bet there are. Like most other organs ...click here to read more

It’s highly unlikely that you’ve had the same cold or flu twice. When you suffer through a seasonal illness, your body adapts and develops antibodies. It gets stronger during the fight and comes back differently. You’ve become immune to that particular strain. That theory has been the hope for people who’ve recovered from COVID-19. The ...click here to read more

Doesn’t it seem a lot easier to keep a strong immune system in the summer? I would venture to suggest most people feel healthier in the summer. The warmer temperatures, the fresh air, and a cold and flu season that’s in the rearview mirror can all help people feel better. But things aren’t always as ...click here to read more

No one is going to deny that grapefruits are healthy. These tropical citrus fruits are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients, and are associated with healthier hearts, immune systems, and more. But are they safe for everybody in every form? If you’ve been looking to adopt a more heart-healthy diet, grapefruit may be near the ...click here to read more

People who have arthritis are reporting worse symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to research from the University of East Anglia, patients with arthritis reported not only a worsening of symptoms, but also emotional fluctuations during the time spent inside. The study involved following 264 people with inflammatory arthritis for 12 weeks. All participants were ...click here to read more

Red meat remains controversial. For a long time, it was viewed as a significant source of saturated fat that contributes to high cholesterol. Identified as a potential threat to heart health, it came under fire from several health experts. Opinions have changed more recently. Growing data indicates red meat derived cholesterol is neutral in the ...click here to read more

A healthy diet does much more than help you stay slim. Eating well helps your brain and body stay healthy and slows down the aging process. The protective elements of food should come as no surprise. The links between what you eat and your health keep getting stronger, and new research has highlighted four foods ...click here to read more

Obesity can cause a multitude of health issues, and a new study now shows how it can affect the risk of dementia. Researchers from the University College London have found that those who are obese in middle age may have an increased risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. Leading the most extensive study of its ...click here to read more

Are you groggy and tired even though you think you’ve had a good sleep? If that’s the case, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep-related breathing problem. It leaves sufferers unconsciously gasping for air during sleep, making it nearly impossible to achieve quality sleep. The condition is associated with high blood ...click here to read more