White Coat Syndrome – Real? Dangerous? Treatable?
The scenario that was thought to produce white coat syndrome was logical and predictable. A…
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Cholesterol Ratio – What is a Normal Reading?
Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…
Can Allergies Make You Tired?
A flare up of allergy symptoms can happen any time of year. In fact, about…
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes Could Be Reactive Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…
The New Blood Pressure Chart: Where Do Your Numbers Fit?
High blood pressure – hypertension – used to be when your blood pressure was consistently…
Is There Such Thing as a Gastritis Diet?
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…
High Blood Pressure: One Heart Failure Risk Factor
Almost half of Americans have high blood pressure (HTN), and one in five adults don’t…
COPD Rehabilitation: Dealing with a Serious Lung Disorder
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rehabilitation is a series of education and structured exercises that…
Finding Depression Support Online
About half of depressed people do not receive the care they need. Barriers to receiving…
Sneak More Fruits and Veggies into Your Diet
A heart-healthy diet is generous in fruits and vegetables, but not enough people reap the…
Rewire Your Brain For Better Pain Management
Sometimes, in chronic pain, the pain-signaling neurons become hyperexcited and continue to fire despite the…
Coronary Artery Disease: Reduce Your Risk
Those who suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD) struggle to get enough blood to their…
Vitamin C Benefits May Protect Us Against Heart Disease—and Lower the Risk of Early Death
Although people may disagree on whether you should eat a Paleo, vegetarian, DASH, or Mediterranean…
Is the Blood Pressure Reading from Your Doctor’s Visit Accurate?
If you’re like most people, you feel nervous whenever you visit your physician’s office. After…
Starting an At-Home Exercise Program
You don’t need to leave home to get active. You can get your heart rate…
Flex Tests: How Flexible Are You?
Before you begin a flexibility program, it is a good idea to gauge your current…
Strength and Power Training Benefits Beyond Muscle Growth
Maintaining or improving strength just to get stronger is a worthy goal in itself, but…
Set Goals to Walk More
We all walk somewhere, even if just around the house. Since you’re reading this email,…
Osteoporosis Exercises: Strength Training for Building Bone Density
Have you been told you need to exercise for your bone health, but are confused…
Do You Have Post-Viral Fatigue?
Are you caught in a vicious cycle of stress, fatigue, and infections? Most of the…