Many people think high blood pressure (hypertension) is a “stress disease” – the result of overwork, no exercise, too many cocktail lunches, smoking, eating an unhealthy diet and other common but shortsighted behaviors. The truth is, such behaviors don’t cause hypertension but do increase your risk of developing it. About 50 million people have hypertension,…
Most people in today’s society are not taking the time to reflect on their lives, let alone their health. It is imperative to identify behaviors that negatively impact health, and recognize how it may open the door to illness. High levels of prolonged stress, lack of sleep, and poor eating habits along with poor nutrition…
Adolescence is a unique stage of development that requires the support of health care professionals. Teen health care involves more than routine check-ups. There are diverse health needs such as physical development, body image, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and screening for use of substances and other risky behaviors. Puberty is a time of remarkable change…
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The gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for overall health and minor discomforts such as bloating, gas, occasional heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and upset stomach may be a sign of poor GI hea
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