7 Possible Reasons You Have High Blood Pressure

7 Possible Reasons You Have High Blood Pressure

Do you know what blood pressure measures? It measures the force of the blood that presses against the blood vessel walls. The reason such pressure exists is simple: the heart is what pumps the blood through these blood vessels. Of course, the more complex the heart...
6 Common Situations When You Should Consult Your Doctor

6 Common Situations When You Should Consult Your Doctor

The pandemic has caused a lot of paranoia in the general public. It’s understandable when a long list of mild symptoms can be attributed to a COVID-19 infection. However, it’s important to be reminded that there is no need to panic. One of the best things...
Understanding Chronic Illness and How to Cope With it

Understanding Chronic Illness and How to Cope With it

Dealing with the pain after something breaks or following surgery is not challenging, but on the upside, you know you’ll get back to normal after some time. However, that’s not the reality for chronic conditions.  When you have a disease where there’s no cure in...
Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Thyroid Disease

Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Thyroid Disease

Unfortunately, there is no way to completely prevent you from getting thyroid disease. You can, however, practice some mindful steps to help reduce your risk of being diagnosed with the disease, manage it, or stop its progression.  Based on a study done by the...