E-cigarettes are devices that heat liquid solutions to a high temperature that produces a vapor that can be inhaled. E-cigarettes have recently been advertised as a healthier alternative to smoking. Though in some ways that might be true, there’s also another side of...
Everyone knows that eating healthy is good for you, but did you know how much that eating healthy affects your heart health? Let’s take a look at the connection between ultra-processed foods and heart health! What are processed foods? A processed food is a food...
What you eat affects your entire body. Certain foods increase your body’s blood flow! Here are 5 foods that boost your circulation. Foods that boost your circulation 1. Spices Certain spices contain ingredients that improve circulation greatly! Eating these spices...
Truckers must pass their DOT physical exam to get certified. Drivers with high blood pressure may fail the exam and not be able to drive. Here are some tips to help lower your blood pressure and pass the exam. Truck Driving Blood Pressure Must-Knows Blood pressure...
Truck drivers have very strict rules when it comes to high blood pressure levels. They must get their DOT medical certification and those with high blood pressure may not qualify. Drivers with high, but manageable, blood pressure must get recertified multiple times to...
Did you know that the prefix “vaso” means blood vessel? That makes the words vasoconstriction and vasodilation a lot easier to understand! Vasoconstriction and vasodilation have everything to do with the size of your blood vessels and how much blood can pass through...
Find out how stress and sleep affect hypertension. Stress and lack of sleep are totally normal in today’s world. They’re not normal for your body, though. Sure, your body needs stress to perform, escape danger, and other essential things, but you shouldn’t be...
It seems we could all use an energy boost. We may be tempted to reach for an energy drink, but there are better, more natural ways to keep your energy up. The following foods, supplements, and lifestyle choices are natural energy boosters to help you through your day....
Many adults struggle with high blood pressure, but don’t want to start on a prescription medication. Others might be on blood pressure medications but might not be seeing enough results! Searching for answers can be hard, but there are simple things that you can do to...
You might be wondering if energy drinks have a negative effect on your heart. Read on to see the relationship between energy drinks and your heart’s health. Energy Drinks have been on the rise over the past decade. About 30% of Americans ages 12 through 17 drink...
