High blood pressure (hypertension) can be tricky because people don’t realize they have it a lot of the time. But uncontrolled high blood pressure can put you at risk for potentially life-threatening complications.  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around one out of three American adults have high blood pressure. […]

What you eat in a day makes a massive difference in your health. You probably know what healthy eating looks like: less sugar, fewer stops to the drive-through, and more fruits and veggies. But when it comes to having good nutrition, many of us don’t know the benefits of proper nutrition or how to achieve […]

The thought of seeing a gynecologist can make you feel nervous or embarrassed, but it is essential to ensure that you stay healthy. An appointment with a gynecologist is vital since most women can’t tell the difference between what’s “normal” and what may be a sign of a reproductive health problem. From Menstrual irregularities to […]

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that vital in building healthy cells. Some forms of cholesterol help the body’s regular functions. For example, we need cholesterol in our skin cells to make vitamin D from sunlight. In addition, our body also uses cholesterol to make certain hormones and fat-dissolving bile acids. However, if your blood contains […]