7 Tips to Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Nearly 1 in 2 adults has high blood pressure, yet only about 1 in 4 has it under control. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can increase a person’s risk [...]
The Best Ways to Take Care of your Health
Maintaining good health is essential to enjoy your family and your loved ones, especially for senior citizens, taking care of your health is crucial to living a long, fulfilling, and active life. Here are some recommendations to take care of your health: Don’t forget your wellness visits and medical screenings Wellness visits are extremely important. [...]
Yearly Checkups for Men Over 50
Annual preventive exams can include blood pressure, height and weight, blood tests, EKG, fecal occult blood test, and colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy. These exams are crucial in preventing chronic diseases, building your health record with your healthcare provider, and detecting any health problems you may have right now. For men over 50, there are additional tests to perform: Prostate exam [...]
5 Most Common Household Accidents
When it comes to the health of our loved ones, especially our young and our elders, we need to know exactly what to do when an accident occurs. That’s why we share here the 5 most common domestic accidents and tips to prevent and face them: Poisoning Most poisoning incidents involve medications, cleaning products, and [...]
3 Tips to Live in a State of Well-being and Fullness
We’d like to share with you some tips to help you feel happier. But first… What is happiness? Happiness is a state of well-being and fullness in which our body and mind are in total balance. Remember: Live in the present moment It means enjoying what you are experiencing right now as it is but also taking the time [...]
Are You Sleeping Well?
Here are some sleep hygiene tips! A hygiene routine before, during, and after sleeping is important for a healthy lifestyle. According to studies, adequate sleep helps prevent chronic diseases, weight gain and coronary disease, and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. A good sleep routine will allow you to be more productive and have [...]
10 Essential Obamacare Benefits
Do you know the benefits of your health insurance? Maybe you, like many millions of other Americans, do not have a health insurance plan or if you do, you don't know the details about your plan. In this article, we share with you the 10 essential benefits that your health insurance must offer according to [...]