Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood through vessels, called arteries, to the rest of your body. Your blood pressure is how hard your blood pushes against the walls of the arteries. If your blood flows at higher-than-normal pressures, you may ...
Maintaining joint health is essential for mobility and overall well-being. Here are some simple tips to help protect your joints: Try Low-Impact Exercises Engage in activities like walking, swimming, or cycling that are gentle on your joints while ...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. It is produced when fuels like gas, oil, coal, or wood do not burn completely. Common household sources include malfunctioning furnaces, gas stoves, fireplaces, and generators. H...
The long, dark days of winter can have a depressing effect on some people. And what you may mistake as the “winter blues,” can actually be a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs ...
Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. These sweetened liquids include regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened waters. The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition label...