After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay...
Patricia Bracknell and her husband, Butch, spent a full Saturday doing yardwork at their home in Norfolk, Virginia.
Too tired to make dinner, they popped...
Simple ways to keep your blood sugar steady after meals
After you eat, your body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (a type of sugar), which then enters your blood. This makes your...
How lifting weights can help lower your blood pressure
Many people think lifting weights is just for building big muscles or getting stronger.
But what you might not know is that weight lifting can...
Surgery may lower death and heart risks in hyperthyroidism
A new study from Boston University has found that surgery may be a better long-term treatment for people with hyperthyroidism, especially when it comes...
New discovery may reverse joint aging and ease arthritis
Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) have found a new way to help aging joints, giving hope to people with osteoarthritis.
This common...
Can fish oil really help lower cholesterol and blood pressure?
In the sea of dietary supplements claiming to boost our health, fish oil has been a standout for its purported benefits on heart health,...
How timing plays critical role in treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a silent killer because it usually shows no obvious signs until it has already...
Eating nuts instead of carbs may benefit people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that eating nuts instead of carbs could help people with type 2 diabetes keep...
Could pain drugs be making your pain worse?
Scientists from McGill University have found something surprising: the pain medications we’ve used for years—like ibuprofen and steroids—might actually make pain worse over time.
These...
Breathing this way to lower your blood pressure naturally
In today’s busy world, high blood pressure has become very common, affecting millions of people everywhere.
Most people know that medication, healthy eating, and regular...