What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (also called hypertension) occurs when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Learn more about high blood pressure. If you suffer from high blood pressure, you are not alone. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. (Many don’t even know they have it.) The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Know your numbers. Learn more about your blood pressure numbers and what they mean. Blood pressure chart BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORY…
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Berries On their own, they are full of fiber and antioxidants. In these healthy blueberry recipes (including healthy blueberry muffins and pancakes, blueberry dinner recipes, and more), we introduce other nutritious ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and vegetables. Make the most of this sweet summer fruit in these low-fat, seasonal blueberry recipes to breakfastlunch, dinner and dessert. Grilled chicken with blueberry and tarragon sauce Carson Downing The secret to making a succulent grilled chicken does this fit into your sodium budget? Make a homemade barbecue sauce so you can control exactly how much salt you add. For this healthy…
A popular doctor has shared his views on microbiomes and how who you hang out with could impact them, sparking a wave of confusion online.The doctor went viral after explaining why he thinks spending time with healthy people could make you healthier. That’s why he says he doesn’t wear gloves when working with particularly healthy patients. Dr. Sean O’Mara recently appeared on The Genius Life podcast where he suggested that spending time with healthy people could have health benefits. Likewise, he suggested that being around unhealthy people or their environments could cause you to acquire unhealthy microbes.Image by Getty Images/…
Most Americans are familiar with advertisements touting revolutionary pharmaceutical drugs followed by a litany of frightening side effects. Beyond the list of potential side effects, what appears to be a societal push toward “all-natural” could make some even more wary of modern medicine, concoctions that don’t come in an oil or which do not grow from the ground. And even if we believe in the proven power of medicine, unless the pain is unbearable, we may think that the devil we know is better than the one we don’t know, choosing to suffer pain without medicine. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)…
Kind conversations is an online forum for care partners of people with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions. Join a conversation with a social worker Lucie Barylak and professional coach and educator Joanne Besner on topics that are important to care partners. After an educational presentation from the hosts, you will have the opportunity to share your own concerns and ask questions. THE Kind conversations The platform allows people to participate online and by phone. When you register, you will receive a link to register online and a phone number if you prefer to call. You…
Discussion Topic on Preventative Cancer Screening at the Burlington Library | in Halton The importance of timely cancer screening is the topic of discussion at an upcoming session at the Burlington Central Library. The preventive health care event is presented by the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT) and the Burlington Family Health Team and will focus on current cancer screening guidelines and methods and why for which it is essential to screen for breast, colon and cervical cancers. Health experts say preventive care is essential to overall health and well-being. It helps to stay healthier by identifying problems earlier, making…
Carmen Ledding, program director of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Rosetown, is leading the charge on a difficult topic: mental health in agriculture. On February 26, she will teach Mental Health First Aid in Estonia, as outlined by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. “As physical first aid is given to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, mental health first aid is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. » With the growth of farms and the financial burden of running this type of business, Carmen noticed a common concern among…
Looking for inexpensive dinner ideas? Of course, we all are – and we truly believe that you can cook well while spending less. Whether you’re saving money for rent, future travel plans, or because the cost of everything is just too high, you can still make a delicious dinner. All it takes is a few clever techniques and inexpensive ingredients like rice, pasta, beans, frozen produce and chicken thighs. Transform your stash into a spicy pot Kimchi and Squash Mac and Cheesethe ultimate comfort food; pantry Pasta; Or infused with turmeric red lentils and spinach.Here are our favorite ways to…
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Today I feel compelled to share a personal story about managing mental health while working in the construction industry. This is a topic close to my heart, as I personally know the challenges faced by people who suffer from bouts of depression or who struggle to seek help when going through difficult situations. It can become incredibly stressful when working in an industry that is still grappling with how to meet the mental health needs of its workers. And while it hasn’t been easy, the construction industry continues to face the complexities of supporting people with mental health issues. In…