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Health Programs are exercises and natural remedies to support and treat common ailments in middle-aged and older adults, include: The Arthritis Strategy Step by Step, The Cholesterol Solutions, High Blood Pressure Program, Vertigo and Dizziness Program.
High blood pressure and poor blood circulation do not produce obvious symptoms right away, but they silently destroy cardiovascular health every day. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the artery walls when the heart contracts and pumps blood throughout the body. It is measured by two numbers: Normal blood …
Blood pressure problems are at an all-time high in our society today. Nearly one-third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, kidney damage, and erectile dysfunction. Although high blood pressure is genetic and can occur due to other medical conditions, such as kidney …
Blood pressure is a measure of the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels. This pressure is created with each heartbeat, as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels, carrying oxygen-rich blood to tissues and organs. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the pressure exerted by …
Obesity means you are at least 20% overweight. For people who are obese, it’s not just about appearance. Obesity has serious health implications. It increases the risk of diabetes, stroke, arthritis, heart disease, high cholesterol, and more. High cholesterol can be especially dangerous because it’s a silent condition. It has no symptoms, so you won’t …
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood that plays an important role in building cells and producing hormones. Although the body can produce cholesterol itself, we also absorb a significant amount from daily foods, especially foods rich in animal fat. High cholesterol occurs when the amount of cholesterol in the blood …
You may not feel anything unusual in your body, but your cholesterol and blood lipid levels change silently every day, directly affecting your cardiovascular health without you knowing. When your bad cholesterol (LDL) ratio increases or your triglycerides exceed the limit, your blood vessels begin to accumulate fat, increasing the risk of blockages, high blood …
High cholesterol has long been considered one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and is a common cause of death worldwide. In particular, HDL (the good kind of cholesterol) plays an important role in protecting the walls of blood vessels and preventing atherosclerosis. The recommended HDL level is 40 mg/dL or higher. In …
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in the blood, playing an essential role in many activities of the body. However, when cholesterol levels, especially bad cholesterol (LDL), increase, it will deposit and form plaques in the blood vessels. Over time, these plaques cause the arteries to harden and narrow, reducing blood flow to the …
The hands and fingers are small parts but play a huge role in every daily activity. From holding and writing, to delicate tasks like typing, opening a bottle cap or buttoning a shirt, all affect the joints. When the joints of the hands weaken due to age, injury or arthritis, seemingly simple tasks can become …
Arthritis in the hands is often associated with age and wear and tear, but there are a number of reasons why you may develop arthritis even if you are young and take good care of your hands. Causes of arthritis in the hands include: Fibromyalgia is another condition that is associated with arthritis. However, fibromyalgia …
