Posts Tagged ‘facts’
Dealing with Stress
Stress is a reaction to a situation where a person feels anxious or threatened. Stress can be positive or negative depending on the situation. For example, a wedding can be a source of positive stress. Learning healthy ways to cope and getting the right support can help reduce stressful feelings and symptoms. After a traumatic […]
How to Prepare for Flu Season
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The flu usually comes on suddenly with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Flu season mainly occurs in the fall and winter with peaks between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend […]
Asthma Symptoms and Triggers
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. All of the causes of asthma are unknown, but we do know that genetics, and environmental and occupational factors have been linked to developing asthma. If someone in your immediate family has asthma, you are more likely […]
High Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know
Did you know nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure? High blood pressure will not go away without treatment such as lifestyle changes or physician prescribed medications. Blood pressure is the force of blood flow inside your blood vessels. Blood pressure measurement consists of two numbers. The first number is the pressure […]
Updated Flu Facts for 2012
Below are the latest flu facts that can help keep you and your loved ones healthy this flu season: Flu season often begins as early as October, peaks in February, and can last until spring or even early May The flu can be very dangerous for the young, old, and those with other medical conditions […]
