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7 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure is often called the silent killer, and with good reason. It has no symptoms and affects 75 million people in the U.S. — or 1 in 3 adults. Of those who have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), only half have their blood pressure under control.
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Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk with 5 Lifestyle Choices
New research published in the journal Neurology shows that memory loss and cognitive decline related to dementia can be significantly reduced with a combination of healthy lifestyles. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, affects someone's ability to function normally in society and is a leading cause of death in the United States.
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How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.
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Study: Just One Hour of Exercise May Lower Depression Risk
We all know that exercise is good for the body and for heart health, but now a recent study indicates exercise also could have a positive effect on the risk for depression.
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Understanding Your Lung Cancer Risk – and How To Lower It
Lung cancer might not get the same attention as breast or colon cancer, but it should. It’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths around the world.
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How Physical Therapy Boosts Recovery from Lower Back Surgery
One of the keys to recovering after lower back surgery is getting up and moving again. Surgery addresses only one aspect of your back problems. Afterward, you still need to deal with strength, muscle tightness, posture and biomechanics. That’s where physical therapy comes in.
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Lower Back Pain? How Physical Therapy Can Help
If you don’t have occasional bouts with lower back pain, odds are that you know someone who does -- with an estimated 80 percent of us experiencing lower back pain at some point in our lives.
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7 Ways to Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk
If you’ve been told you have cancer, you know it’s a life-changing event.
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Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels
Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.
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Work Your Day Like a Pro Athlete
Whether you’re delivering a big presentation or leading a team meeting, you need to show up prepared for the challenge. You can’t just phone it in.
