Posted on February 19, 2014
The following is an excerpt from a press release by Wellness + Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. We are sharing this information with our HNE readership because we think it might be a useful health and wellness tool. Note that HNE has no affiliation with the Johnson & Johnson company. Wellness & Prevention, […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
Why Is High Blood Pressure Dangerous? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it is called hypertension. If it is not controlled, high blood pressure can cause serious health issues: Stroke Heart attack Kidney problems Heart failure Eye problems Most people […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
Cholesterol is a fat-like material that provides structure for your body’s cells. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol your body needs, but you also get some from the foods you eat. Too much cholesterol can cause a sticky substance (plaque) to build up in your blood vessels. This plaque can block blood vessels and […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
Regular physical activity is essential for your health. It can help prevent many health problems that come with age. It keeps your muscles stronger, which enables you to stay more independent. Sedentary lifestyles with little physical activity can be bad for you, no matter what your age. The more physical activity that you do, the […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
Good diabetes management is not as simple as taking medicine. It’s an entire lifestyle change. It’s easy to become discouraged trying to manage it all. Diabetes is tough. Your pancreas has taken early retirement. Turns out your once trusty organ toiled hard, and taking over its work is overwhelming. You can’t relax on the job. […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
It’s that time of year when you strive for a fresh start in your home environment. You’ve cleared out the closets, the basement, and the garage. Did you remember to clean out the medicine cabinet? It’s not too late. The EPA has established guidelines regarding proper medicine disposal. The first thing you might do is […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu): 1) Take time to get a flu vaccine. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first […]