The circulating blood in your body creates pressure on the walls of the blood vessels – known as blood pressure. When this pressure is in the normal range, the circulatory system works well, and the heart can pump blood effectively to the entire body. There are two numbers used in a blood pressure measurement. The […]
American Heart Month – ABC’s of Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; however, it is largely preventable. The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Here are the ABCs of heart disease: Lower your chance of developing heart disease by decreasing the risk factors that […]
Health Benefits of Practicing Yoga
September is National Yoga Awareness Month! A month to promote the health benefits of yoga and teach people about the long history rooted in teaching individuals the tools and foundation to empower themselves. Yoga is not only for people who want to touch their toes or meditate; it is for everyone! Some types of yoga […]