How often have you heard someone complain that they were so mad that their blood pressure was going up? While there is still not much direct evidence that proves stress causes high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, it can have a profound effect on its development. How Stress Effects Blood Pressure Studies show that stress can raise blood pressure, and that repeated blood pressure elevation can lead to a condition known as hypertension. Also, chronic stress stimulates the nervous system to ... [Read More]
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Identifying The Early Signs of Osteoporosis
Have you ever thought, “how healthy am I really?” Just like anything, for something to work properly, we must take care of it. Our musculoskeletal system is made up of hundreds of moving parts (bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage), all working together to allow our body to move and function at its optimal level. However, sometimes these structures can become injured, or wear down over time, or can become affected by disease. It’s important to understand some of the warning signs to ... [Read More]