Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that is attached to proteins and used to build healthy cells. When your cholesterol levels are high, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels, which eventually make it difficult for blood to flow through your …
As summer comes to a close and you return to the daily grind of work, school, and other commitments, you may find yourself feeling tired, especially around 3 p.m. when the afternoon slump often hits. Before you reach for another cup of caffeine, work one …
Nearly half of the adults in the United States — 45 percent, to be exact — struggle with high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension. Your blood pressure refers to the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It …
From what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat to physical activity requirements and recommendations, there is a lot of conflicting advice about the best approach to take for weight management. Given this confusion, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. To best take …
In May, I covered easy and effective ways for women to improve their health. Earlier in June, we celebrated Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week, making now the perfect time to dig a little deeper into ways that men can stay healthy. Men often avoid …
In honor of this month’s celebration of Mother’s Day, I wanted to take some time to focus on women’s health. For students, stay-at-home moms, and working women alike, it’s often difficult to find enough time in the day, meaning that our health often takes a …