High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition that increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, coronary heart disease, and other serious health problems. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the inside walls of arteries. The harder your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Did you know that every year 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease? A strong heart is the engine that drives an active lifestyle, it is essential to maintain healthy muscles and bones, a sharp mind and […]
No matter what your gender, you have about 100,000 miles of blood vessels in your body— enough to circle the earth four times. And your heart pumps about 4,300 gallons of blood through those vessels each day to every single organ and other tissues in your body. The blood drops off oxygen and nutrients to all […]
Between pies and cross-country travel, it can be pretty tough to stay active during the holiday season. A cornucopia of family obligations, work parties, and last-minute shopping means that hitting the gym often gets delayed or crossed off the schedule altogether. Not this year! There are 35 days between Thanksgiving and New Years Day, be determined to make […]
Acupuncture is a 3,000 year old healing practice of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the healing process through stimulation of specific acupuncture points on the body with fine needles. Heat therapy, manual therapy, moxibustion, cupping and topical liniments may also be used. Chinese medicine is based on an ancient philosophy that […]
Maybe it has been a while since you’ve hit the gym, but 2016 is a new year to commit to yourself and change! Here are 11 helpful ways to get back in the swing of things and help you feel more comfortable in a gym environment: 1. Meet with a trainer. Take advantage of any […]
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