How High Blood Pressure Hurts Your Heart
Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, results from the pressure in blood vessels being too high. Generally speaking, normal blood pressure is below 120/80.
Category: Health Tips
How do Bones Grow and Develop?
You have nearly 100 fewer bones today than the day you were born! Over time your bones grow and even merge together to form the 206 bones you have in adulthood.
What is Blood Made Of? A Brief Overview
Blood has four main components – learn what each does for your body and the important role of blood and your circulatory system.
Breast Cancer: Importance of Screening and Early Detection
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer (excluding skin) in Women, and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in U.S.
Why are Trans Fats Bad For You?
Trans fats are a leading contributor to the development of heart disease. They are the most unhealthy type of fat because trans fats increase LDL cholesterol (bad) cholesterol while also decreasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
Is Routinely Drinking Caffeine Bad for You?
Are you drinking caffeinated beverages to help keep you awake through a busy week? Caffeine can be a helpful aid to keep you alert. But if it is a regular part of your routine, you can develop a dependency on caffeine.
It’s Tick Season: Here’s How You Can Stay Safe
From May to October are some of the nicest months to be outside in central Minnesota. But it’s also tick season. You may think ticks are just around from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the season can actually start earlier (and run later) than many realize.
Do Stress Balls Relieve Stress?
You may find it difficult to believe that a foam “stress ball” could have any impact on your stress. But for some people they can be a great tool.
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Heart?
Diabetes and high blood sugar can negatively impact your heart and cardiovascular system. Diet and exercise are very important for managing your risk of heart disease.
How Does Diabetes Affect Feet?
Diabetes can negatively affect many aspects of health including your toes, feet, or legs. An estimated 80% of lower-limb amputations in the United States are the result of diabetes.