When it comes to lowering blood pressure, we hear a lot about the importance of reducing sodium intake. However, we dont hear nearly as much about another blood pressurelowering measure: Increasing p�...
If youve recently had a checkup, your healthcare provider may have ordered an A1c test, and perhaps your results came back a little higher than expected. If youre wondering what this number actually ...
Inflammation is a coordinated response your body uses to protect against injury, infection and harmful substances. Although the process can work masterfully in the short term, there are times when in�...
No single tea can prevent cancer or guarantee a lower risk. Still, tea can be a nutritious addition to an overall healthy eating pattern. Tea contains a number of plant compounds that have antioxidan�...
Heres the good news: Heart disease deaths have dropped for the past 50 years. The bad news? Its still public health enemy No. 1for men and women alike. Heart disease is the leading cause of death f...
As one of the bodys largest organs, the liver doesnt just take up space. It plays an essential role in nutrient storage, bile production and detoxification. Yet some of the foods and drinks that make...
After 5 p.m., life looks different for everyone. Maybe youre clocking into your 5-to-9juggling school pickups, practice drop-offs and hustling to get dinner on the table for yourself or your family. �...
About half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but only about a quarter of those with hypertension have it under control. Medication is an important part of treatment for many people, but ma�...
Your kidneys do more than remove waste from the body. As Nneoma Oparaji, M.D., DipABLM, DABOM, explains, they are part filter, part chemist and part thermostat because they are constantly fine-tuning�...
Constipation is a common digestive issue that can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish and downright uncomfortable. When stool moves too slowly through the colon, it becomes dry and hard to pass. Th...