Published on Dec 29, 2017 | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Stay Well
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines this year for the first time since 2003, effectively lowering the range for normal blood pressure to 120/80. That’s a dramatic drop and the reason the new...
Published on Dec 22, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Millions of Americans hit the road or take to the skies during the holiday season, starting at Thanksgiving and stretching through New Year’s. When you’re traveling, there are tons of things to think about. When you’re traveling with diabetes, there are even more....
Published on Dec 20, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Spending time with grandkids is often described by older adults as one of the best benefits of growing older. But did you know that it can actually help benefit your health, too? It’s true. This type of socialization, known as “intergenerational,” provides a number of...
Published on Dec 11, 2017 by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D. | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Many people with problem eating patterns have eating behaviors that are no longer connected to the actual bodily feelings of hunger and fullness. That is often the result of repetitive episodes of eating that has become associated with other things such as eating when...
Published on Dec 11, 2017 by Rachel Newmyer, RN, BLS | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
I was driving home yesterday and watched the driver next to me. She was very angry because the car in front of her was not moving at the rate in which she wanted. She did the swiping motion to shoo him on, she honked her horn, but to no avail. The car in front of her...
Published on Dec 11, 2017 by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Whether you are trying to lose weight or working to maintain weight loss, a common concern you might have is, how often should I step on the scale? Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always easy. Previously, weight loss experts stated we should only step...
