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 […]
Posted on February 12, 2014
More care is not always better care. A group of local health care leaders is working to raise awareness of overused medical care and encourage Massachusetts residents to talk with their doctors about what tests or treatments are right for them. It’s all part of the Choosing Wisely campaign which seeks to help patients and […]
Posted on December 17, 2013
You may have rights under state and federal mental health parity laws. Both laws say that health plans must cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in the same way that they cover treatment for medical conditions. This means that copays, coinsurance and deductibles, for mental health conditions must be the same as […]
Posted on December 13, 2013
Health New England (HNE) and Western New England University’s School of Pharmacy are partnering to provide a new medication management and consultation program. This program will not only help you manage your medications, but also your lifestyle to improve your health and wellness. The goal of the program is to help you avoid dangerous drug […]
Posted on December 13, 2013
Do you look forward to the holidays and then wonder why, with all the stress you find yourself in? It is not surprising that we experience a higher level of stress during the holiday season. Countless hours of shopping to find that perfect gift Cleaning and decorating the house Cooking, baking and preparing for family […]