“When I work, a lot of times I have to lose weight, and I do that, but in my regular life I was not eating right, and I was not getting enough exercise. But by the nature of my diet and that lifestyle – boom! The end result was high blood sugars that reach the […]
October is Health Literacy Month, founded in 1999 by Helen Osborne, a health communication expert. The initiative aims to bridge the communication gap between primary care providers and patients, empower patients with ready access to medical information, and help decipher it accurately with guidance from healthcare providers. The US healthcare system is complex and making […]
Fall and winter are also the cold and flu season. So, those with respiratory illnesses have to be extra cautious during this time of the year. In this article, we focus on the prevention tips to keep respiratory diseases at bay so you can enjoy the season even during this season. What are respiratory illnesses? […]
If you have high blood pressure, it’s a good idea to take extra precautions and care to protect yourself during the coronavirus pandemic. Even if you don’t have high blood pressure, it’s good to read and be aware of the condition. The lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 90%, according to the Framingham Heart Study. […]