by Steve Brailsford | Jan 17, 2022 | Circulation, Health
This is the right place for people asking themselves, “why do I have spider veins?” Find out the causes and risk factors for spider veins. While spider veins are generally not harmful or painful, they may be embarrassing if you have them. They are small, damaged veins...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 14, 2022 | Circulation
Maintaining healthy circulation is important and varicose veins may be a sign of poor circulation. What causes varicose veins? Find out. Most commonly found in the legs, varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that can happen anywhere in the body. While they are...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 13, 2022 | Circulation
Maintaining healthy circulation is important for both your heart and overall health. Here’s how to know if your blood flow is healthy. Poor circulation can be a sign of an underlying cause such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. On the other hand, healthy...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 12, 2022 | Blood pressure
Following your personal physician’s health recommendations is important. Here’s what doctors want you to know about your blood pressure. About 70 million Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and about the same number have been diagnosed with...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 12, 2022 | High Blood Pressure
Having high blood pressure can affect your body in various ways, but specifically, what does high blood pressure do to you? Millions of Americans suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension), a condition that increases your risk of heart disease. Because...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 11, 2022 | Diet, High Blood Pressure
Having a healthy diet is a great way to improve your blood pressure, but can diet alone beat high blood pressure? According to studies, adults can effectively improve their blood pressure by following the DASH diet and cutting back on salt. A team of researchers led...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 7, 2022 | Heart Health
Fiber is highly beneficial for your health, so you should know where to get it. Here are the best fiber sources for your heart health. Fiber is a carbohydrate that your body can’t digest, so it reaches your colon unscathed and feeds friendly gut bacteria. As a result,...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s common for people to feel anxious, but is stress putting the hurt on your heart? Learn about the link between stress and your health. Most people are familiar with traditional heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and high...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 6, 2022 | Heart Health
Certain vitamins can help improve heart health. Here is what you need to know about the relationship between vitamin K and your heart. According to recent research by Edith Cowan University (ECU), eating a diet rich in vitamin K may lower your risk of cardiovascular...
by Steve Brailsford | Jan 6, 2022 | Blood pressure
If you’re over 60 years old, you may need to focus more on your blood pressure. Here is the best blood pressure target for older adults. According to current guidelines, adults should aim for a blood pressure reading that’s under 130/80 mm Hg. However, some believe...
