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Want to score A+ heart health? Then you’d better get those Z’s. A recent study concluded that sleep is so essential in maintaining heart health that it’s been added as one of the “Essential 8” for cardiovascular health. The 8 components include: healthy diet; physical exercise; avoidance of nicotine; healthy weight;
A little bit of muscle soreness after a workout is your body’s natural reaction to exercise. In fact, a little bit of inflammation is part of how the body signals that it’s going to rebuild. Especially when you’re new to working out – even if the exercise is gentle yoga
Only a few years ago, grab bars were only found in hospitals and nursing homes. Though they were highly functional, style was not a consideration at all. Truth be told, they all looked alike, and they were pretty unattractive. Times have changed. Today, you’ll find grab bars in fancy hotels
November is American Diabetes Month. The month is dedicated to raising awareness of the life-threatening condition and educate the public how they can try to avoid being diagnosed with the condition or how to stay healthy if they are. Diabetes is a condition in which your body does not make
If you’ve lost your spouse and had insurance through them, you don’t need to be uninsured now. There isn’t a more difficult time than when your loved one dies. The emotional toll of losing your spouse is enough, but frequently there are important practical issues that need to be quickly
One of the most common health conditions in the U.S. is hypertension. Nearly 50% of adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure, yet many don’t even know they have it. But just because high blood pressure is so common doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Hypertension can put people at
Vitamin D has long been known as “The Sunshine Vitamin” because the skin makes it when exposed to light. It’s an important nutrient because Vitamin D supports your muscles, nerves, and immune system. You can also get it from eating eggs, fatty fish, and fortified foods like milk and cereal.
The weather is growing cooler, the days are shorter and the anticipation for all things pumpkin is growing: Autumn is finally in the air! The third season of the year is called “the season of change” for good reason. As we adjust to the changes of autumn, it’s an ideal
Ever notice your hands feel weak and tingly after a day typing away at the keyboard? This could be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. An estimated 4 to 10 million Americans have carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS. Though symptoms start gradually, such as a tingling or mild weakness in
About 1 in 4 Americans has arthritis. That’s millions of people suffering from chronic pain. “Arthritis” literally means joint inflammation. Although the term arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints, joint inflammation is actually a symptom or sign of an underlying issue. Problems from