High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.
“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …
If you’re a woman over 40 and you can’t remember the last time you had a mammogram, you may be overdue.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some …
Each year, influenza kills more people in the U.S. than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. For the 2008-2009 flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have expanded the recommendation for flu …
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.
“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …
As we age, neurological complications become more common. In many people, the development of neurological complications can lead to loss of mobility and, to some extent, loss of independence.
One symptom most common in neurological disorders is tremor. Tremor is …
Consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods gives your body the nutrition it needs every day to help protect against illness and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Taking small steps can help you create healthy habits that will benefit your …
In a study of weekend behavior, people on diet or exercise routines consistently stopped losing weight — or worse, gained it – over the weekends.
Published in the August issue of the research journal Obesity, the study showed that people …
With school back in session and family life returning to stricter schedules and required routines, parents can sometimes face unwanted behaviors and opposition from their children.
“While every child is different, most children need to be given consistent, clear rules …
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the United States, with nearly 27 million people affected by it. In fact, osteoarthritis of the knee and hips is the leading cause of arthritis-related disability in the nation. The disease …
Osteoarthritis of the knee – the most common cause of knee pain – is a “wear-and-tear” condition that usually does not get better, notes orthopedic surgeon Dino Nicol E. DeJesus, D.O., who specializes in joint replacement at Cooper’s Bone …