By Michael A. Smith MD There are 17 known heart disease risk factors, with high blood pressure ranking at the top of the list. The silent killer really is a killer. Elevation in blood pressure can eventually cause complete blockage of an artery by initiating endothelium damage — that’s damage to the inside lining of
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Being online makes a lot of us feel creative and that’s because being online can be inspiring in many ways. Perusing Pinterest and other websites gives us endless ideas for projects. Perhaps we feel inspired by thought-provoking writing we read online or a new song we just heard for
By Christina Snider – Staff Writer As you read this article, you are probably sitting down, right? For many of us, it is a way of life. We sit all day at work, sit in the vehicle on the ride to and from the office, sit in front of the television to relax and the
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Stress is a normal part of life. But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats. Even if you are healthy in every other aspects, especially when you’re the type who exercises often and eat vegetables regularly, stress
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer The ability to switch your brain into the desired gear and truly focus on a task at hand is an important one. As our minds become more and more swamped by the overstimulation embedded in this modern digital culture, concentration is often negotiated. The number of Americans with ADD
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Your brain is a magnificent machine, filled with layers upon layers of potential yet to be unlocked and accessed. In this age of furious nonstop work, overstimulation, and instant gratification, it’s easy to trick ourselves into thinking that working hard and constantly are work ethic ideals. I lived in