Essential care for hypertensive people
When left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to many serious health complications, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, and vision loss. Regular visits to your healthcare provider can help you monitor and control […]
Support someone you love with Diabetes
You can do a lot to support your friend, parent or relative as they manage their diabetes. Encourage them. It’s hard to have a serious medical condition. You’ll also want to learn the symptoms of […]
What if diabetes is left UNTREATED ?
People with diabetes are at increased risk of damage to several organs if blood sugars are not controlled. These complications usually occur after having uncontrolled diabetes for at least 10 years. The damage develops progressively […]
Cholesterol Lowering Foods
1. Oats If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol, the key may be simply changing your morning meal. Switching up your breakfast to contain two servings of oats can lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) […]
Effects of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Left uncontrolled, you may wind up with a disability, a poor quality of life or even a fatal heart attack. Fortunately, […]
6 health benefits of leafy greens
Stay young As well as playing a key role in helping blood to clot, vitamin K is critical in preventing certain age-related conditions. Researchers in California found inadequate K can lead to cardiovascular disease, bone […]
What is Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes?
WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. When you eat your body breaks food down into […]
12 Ways To Never Get Diabetes
Nearly 25% of Americans are thought to have prediabetes—a condition of slightly elevated blood sugar levels that often develops into diabetes within 10 years—but only 4% of people know it. What’s worse, of those who […]
Essential LifeStyle changes – Cholesterol
Know your Cholesterol Levels Talk with your Doctor Start Exercising for better cholesterol levels Eat Heart-Healthy Fish twice a week Increase Heart-Healthy Fruits, Vegetables & Beans Stop SMOKING – STOP High Cholesterol Lower Stress for […]
Five Simple Steps to Control Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can be fatal, so it’s important to know your blood pressure reading and what you can do to keep things under control. The good news is, we have an easy new way […]