Posts Tagged ‘heart attack’

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 […]


Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking can be a difficult task for most people. Nicotine is very addictive which is why smokers crave cigarettes. However, there is no safe amount of cigarette smoke. When you smoke your blood carries toxins to every organ in your body. After quitting for just 20 minutes your body begins to heal itself. Here […]


Winter Protection

Now that the season is upon us and the snow has begun to fall, we all must take precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the hidden hazards of winter. Often many individuals are not prepared for what ‘Old Man Winter’ blows in! Winter hazards include increased risk of the following: Illnesses including […]