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High blood pressure is a concern not just for the elderly but for anyone with diabetes or even pregnant women. High blood pressure is also a huge concern with the ever-growing obesity epidemic in the United States. In 2020, it was found that obesity was responsible for anywhere from 65 to 78 percent of hypertension cases. Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Since this is such a growing concern within our society, it’s very important for everyone to avoid high blood pressure foods and for anyone...

I don’t think there is a single person out there who can say they enjoy being sick. You feel disgusting, can’t do anything fun and eating becomes difficult. Nevertheless, it’s still important to get nutrients into your body to continue fighting off that yucky cold or flu you’re suffering from. And there are a lot of foods out there that are nutrient-dense and easy to keep down when you’re not feeling great. Although they may be bland, they can help you get better quicker. So let’s talk about the...

My family has a history of heart problems, and I was born with a heart murmur, which always makes me wary of the foods that I’m eating and how they may affect my heart health in the long term. Eating heart-healthy foods isn’t just for people with heart problems or a family history of heart problems. In reality, we should all eat heart-healthy diets to help us live longer and enjoy our lives to the fullest. As you may or may not know, heart disease has been the leading...

It’s hard to imagine that any alcoholic drink can be described as healthy - given how often we’re told to limit our intake. While that’s true - moderate consumption is advised. Did you know there are alcoholic beverages that are healthier than others? If you’re one of the majority of people in the US who drinks alcohol, you’ll find this handy guide useful. We’ll discuss the healthiest alcohol to drink on the market and discover what properties make them good for our physical and mental health. What is it...