High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in […]
A lack of sleep at night can make you cranky, a good night sleep is incredibly important for your health. Getting an optimal amount of sleep does not just boost your mood, but also infuses your body with extra energy. When well rested, your brain and body functions are at their very best, giving you […]
The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It is made of muscles that work to push food toward the stomach in rhythmic waves. Once in the stomach, food is prevented from re-fluxing (moving back into the esophagus), by a special area of circular muscle located at the junction of the […]
Many familiar mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are more common in women than in men. And unfortunately, women sometimes live with a mental illness for months, even years, before seeking treatment. At times, this is because they don’t even realize the severity of the problem until life spirals out of control. Due to today’s busy lifestyle, women […]
