Tag: Health Conditions

Nurse measuring a woman's blood pressure.

Nurse measuring a woman's blood pressure.

Heart Health 101: What Your Numbers say About Your Health

February is American Heart Month and understanding your numbers is crucial in order to keep instances of heart disease to a minimum.

How to Make a Heart-Healthy, 5-Course Meal

Spaghetti squash spaghetti

Spaghetti squash spaghetti

Our food choices and our heart health are very much linked. What better way to improve your general health than with delicious, heart healthy recipes?

Blonde girl visiting a dentist

Blonde girl visiting a dentist

How Early is Too Early for Braces?

Children are getting braces at a much younger age. Let's weigh the pros and cons of this recent trend.

A Perfect Pair: Heart Health and Physical Activity

Image of person walking on a treadmill.

Image of person walking on a treadmill.

Are you getting the recommended amounts of exercise to prevent heart disease and other health conditions? Find out how much you need and how to get moving.

Ambulance at the entrance of an emergency room.

Ambulance at the entrance of an emergency room.

Susie’s Story: Surviving a “Widowmaker” Heart Attack

February is American Heart Month. We've partnered with the American Heart Association to share stories of heart disease survivors and heart health ambassadors.

Rosalind’s Story: Cardiac Nurse Loses 140 Pounds to Protect Her Heart

Rosalind Davis posing in front of a tree on the beach.

Rosalind Davis posing in front of a tree on the beach.

February is American Heart Month. We've partnered with the American Heart Association to share stories of heart disease survivors and heart health ambassadors.

Image of felt heart with bandage on it, red stethoscope on blue background.

Image of felt heart with bandage on it, red stethoscope on blue background.

Ashley’s Story: Facing Open Heart Surgery at 19

February is American Heart Month. We've partnered with the American Heart Association to share stories of heart disease survivors and heart health ambassadors.

6 Exercises for People with Limited Mobility

Senior couple stretching.

Senior couple stretching.

Looking for a great workout? Here are 6 exercises that both challenge and accommodate people with limited mobility.

Woman sleeping under a heavy blanket.

Woman sleeping under a heavy blanket.

Why Weight: The Science Behind Weighted Blankets

Weighted blankets are growing in popularity. Here are some of the benefits a weighted blanket can provide.

What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?

baby sleeping and holidng adult hand

baby sleeping and holidng adult hand

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) occurs when newborn babies experience withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to drugs or alcohol in the womb.