What do you worry about most on a daily basis? Waking up on time. Remembering to lock your car. Trying to eat healthier. Finding time to exercise. What about high blood pressure? It’s not surprising that something referred to as a “silent killer” fails to rank high on the list of things that concern us most on a day-to-day basis. Usually the warnings about high blood … [Read more...] about How High Blood Pressure Can Affect Your Daily Life
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Avoid Liquid Medication Mismeasurements
Nearly half of all parents get their children’s liquid medication doses wrong. In fact, one study found that four out of five parents made at least one error when using either a dosing cup or oral syringe and the miscalculations ranged from small to more than twice as much as directed. This would be a problem when administering medication to anyone, and it is especially … [Read more...] about Avoid Liquid Medication Mismeasurements
How Prescriptive Fitness can change your life
What if there were a pill you could take that would make you feel better, increase your energy level, and add years to your life. And it was safe to take, no matter your age, gender, or physical ability. Would you take it? Well, what if it wasn’t a pill, but instead a program tailored to your specific health needs – and all it cost was a little time and … [Read more...] about How Prescriptive Fitness can change your life
How often should you see your doctor?
When was the last time you saw your doctor? For most people, it was the last time they were sick or had some sort of physical issue. Going to the doctor is usually the answer to some sort of problem that has recently cropped up.But what if we told you that going to the doctor consistently and frequently, even when you feel perfectly fine, could actually help prevent future … [Read more...] about How often should you see your doctor?