If left untreated, high blood pressure can have a number of serious, and sometimes deadly, results. Specifically, hypertension can cause heart disease and strokes, which are among the top five causes of death in the United States.
Jan 2nd, 2020
If left untreated, high blood pressure can have a number of serious, and sometimes deadly, results. Specifically, hypertension can cause heart disease and strokes, which are among the top five causes of death in the United States.
CMI's Healthy Hearts lifestyle change program can help reduce your risks for heart disease. Our coaches will motivate and excite you to participate in exercise, learn about heart healthy nutrition, and teach you other skills to improve your heart health.
Heart attack symptoms and risk factors are often ignored until the heart attack happens. Although not all heart attacks are preventable, separating fact from fiction — and knowing how to live heart-healthy — can save your life.
Ever wonder how it is possible that some people know it is going to rain today without watching at the news or looking at the sky? Well, your body and joints work as a weather app (I tell my patients that you will never forget an umbrella…)
Diets and weight loss fads get a lot of media attention — always have and always will. But losing weight and keeping it off requires dedication and specifically knowing all of the factors that go into your metabolism and why you gain weight.
Varicose veins might be unsightly bluish-purple swollen veins on your legs or feet, but it’s possible they’re more than just a cosmetic issue. They can cause swelling, leg pain, and more, making it difficult to enjoy everyday activities.
There's so many terms used to describe different dietary choices like vegetarian, vegan, etc. Different people make personal food choices based on different reasons. Learn what whole food plant-based means and why it can improve your health.
If you have diabetes, something as common as a blister from poor-fitting shoes can have serious consequences if you develop a foot ulcer. Learn more about diabetes complications and why you should partner with a podiatrist for diabetic foot care.
Heart attacks used to be something you worried about when you reached your 60s or retired. But that has changed. Heart attacks are increasing in adults aged 40 and younger. Here’s why heart attacks are on the rise among young people.