What are the physical symptoms of anxiety?
It is estimated that 31.1% of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. In some cases, anxiety can cause physical symptoms throughout the body. If you have experienced a lot of stress lately and feel
Is Your Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Too High or Low?
If you are expecting, it is important to be aware of your blood pressure in pregnancy. During each prenatal visit, your doctor will take a blood pressure reading to make sure it is in a healthy range. A healthy blood
Women Experience Heart Attacks Differently: Know the Warning Signs
Many women may go through a heart attack and not even know it. There have been reports of women who thought that the symptoms they were experiencing were due to a cold, flu, or simply stress – when really, they
Eclampsia: A Major Pregnancy Risk
Globally, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate 10% of pregnancies (World Health Organization), and preeclampsia/eclampsia is one of the three leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide (National Center for Biotechnology Information). A woman is seven times more likely to
What does your blood pressure reading really mean?
Have you ever wondered what the top and bottom numbers of your blood pressure reading really mean and what it reveals about your health? When your doctor tells you your blood pressure reading, such as “120 over 80”, the two numbers represent
Countdown to a Good Night’s Sleep
With the busyness of life, it is becoming increasingly difficult to feel rested and to get the proper quality of sleep. While you might not be able to avoid your late nights at the office, here are some activities that you do
Stressed Out? Laughter Really is the Best Medicine.
If you have been experiencing a lot of stress lately, research suggests that laughter really might be the best medicine. Studies show that laughter can boost your immune system, quicken the healing process when ill, lower your blood pressure, and
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