Some people may consider age 50 to be “over the hill” and the digression point from there on out, but it doesn’t have to be the case when you know how to be fit over 50. Being healthy and fit over 50 is absolutely possible, just look at Tony Horton or Jack LaLanne....
Your health should always be number 1 on your agenda, but it often gets forgotten and neglected and that’s why we want to share a few health tips for men. Without good health, other goals often get significantly harder to accomplish. Men statistically visit the...
Approximately 30% of Americans have a diagnosis of high blood pressure, or hypertension. Unfortunately, only about half of those have their hypertension under control. That begs the question, “Why is high blood pressure so difficult to manage?” 3 Reasons Why Is High...
June is Men’s Health Month in the United States and we want to inform you with men’s health facts to help you (or the men in your life) stay healthy and happy. Knowing more about risks and common health problems can help you to prevent them in your own life. Men’s...
High blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer” because it shows no symptoms and can be deadly. Over 30% of Americans have high blood pressure, and not everyone does everything they can do lower it. That may be because they don’t realize the dangers of...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they will be changing nutrition labels in order to better help the public to read and understand them better. New Nutrition Labels and Your Heart With obesity among children and adults still on the rise,...
In a study released last week by the American Heart Association, researchers found blood pressure swings may be linked to cognitive decline. Blood Pressure Swings Linked to Cognitive Decline This observational study published in the Hypertension Journal looked at data...
The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. government have released various guidelines. They explain how much salt to consume, with studies showing Americans consume far more than the recommendations. However, the truth is low-salt diet is not meant for everyone. A...
Americans love potatoes. In fact, the average American eats 29 pounds of potatoes in a year. Those pounds usually come from baked, boiled, mashed potatoes or french fries. According to a new study, potatoes may be linked to high blood pressure. Potatoes, French Fries...
Strokes are the number three cause of death in the United States. But not everyone thinks about strokes as often as they think about high blood pressure or heart attacks. And while those health concerns are incredibly important to think about and address, knowing the...
