Good Reasons to Exercise A great way to lower your blood pressure and combat the corrosive effects of plaque buildup is to exercise. Studies have shown that sedentary lifestyles tend to elevate blood pressure, while regular exercise can reduce it. According to...
Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical...
Foods can play a major role in lowering your cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. Foods to lower cholesterol will help lower your harmful cholesterol levels, not your beneficial cholesterol level. Harmful cholesterol plays havoc on your cardiovascular...
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Normally, food travels from the mouth, down through the esophagus and into the stomach. A ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the lower...
