Are you getting enough sleep? Your blood oxygen level could reveal the answer.
Do you feel tired throughout the day, even after getting in the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep? You are not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 70% of Americans report experiencing regular sleep problems and 50 to
Is Your Relationship Unhealthy? Your Blood Pressure Could Reveal the Answer.
New research suggests that both stress levels and relationship quality has a direct effect on the cardiovascular system. It's no surprise that strained relationships cause higher blood pressure, but did you know: if one partner is experiencing stress, it can also impact the
How to Improve your Endurance and Athletic Performance
No matter if you want to shine on your sports team or you are looking to improve your run times for a race, monitoring your heart rate can help you improve your endurance and performance, so that you can exercise
Ramp Up your Fitness with Heart Rate Monitoring
Whether you are just starting out on a fitness routine or you are a seasoned athlete determined to go further, faster, and harder, wearing a heart rate monitor takes the guesswork out of your training. Heart rate provides a precise
Blood Pressure on the Rise for Millennials
New research suggests that high blood pressure is on the rise for millennials. While hypertension (blood pressure over 140/90) is most often diagnosed in middle-aged individuals, a recent study by the University of North Carolina has found that one in five adults aged 24
The DASH Diet – Your Guide to Weight Loss and Lowering Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) will affect 9 out of 10 Americans in their lifetime. The good news is that 35-65% of hypertension is preventable with the proper diet, exercise, and sleep habits. Following the DASH diet is a natural way you can normalize
Could you inherit your parent’s high blood pressure?
1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that increases an individual’s risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. The good news is 80% of heart disease &
The Don’ts of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
While most people focus on the do’s of how to get a good night sleep, many wonder at why they still wake up feeling tired. When it comes to your sleep routine, there are a number of pre-sleep activities you
Will avoiding coffee normalize your blood pressure?
What effect does a daily cup of coffee have on your heart health? Twenty minutes after you drink your morning cup of coffee, your body experiences a spike in blood pressure. How much of a spike in blood pressure you experience
Your Morning Cup of Coffee has Surprising Health Benefits
Does your morning cup of coffee leave your heart racing, to the point that you question ditching your daily cappuccino for some herbal tea? If you have been wondering whether it’s time to dial back on your daily caffeine intake,