You Can’t Feel It, But Monitoring Is Important Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, happens when this force is too high. Healthcare workers check...
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums As we get older, there are certain areas of our oral health that require more attention. These tips can help: Continue to practice good oral hygiene. Careful tooth brushing and flossing to reduce dental plaque can help...
Make That Snack a Healthy One “If you choose carefully and plan ahead, sensible snacks can be part of any healthful eating plan,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson Isabel Maples. “Snacks can prevent overeating...
Testing Saves Lives Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body’s digestive system. During disgestion, food moves through the stomach and small...
Build a Basic Emergency Supply Kit You probably already have a first-aid kit in your home (and you should keep one in your car, as well). But have you created a basic emergency supply kit for your family? The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests stocking...
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