August 11, 2010 – 11:36 am
Everybody feels stress and we all have periods of time that are more stressful than others. Additionally, it often seems to be that when we are under the most stress that our health seems to get worse. This is thought to be due to the effects of stress on the immune system. New research suggests [...]
January 25, 2010 – 9:12 am
If you have high blood pressure, you have probably been told to cut down on your salt intake. Many, but not all, who have high blood pressure, have salt-sensitive hypertension. With the increased consumption of processed foods and eating out, the amount of salt in the diet has increased dramatically. Take a look at some [...]
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January 15, 2010 – 12:15 pm
If a new stroke therapy works in humans it could have a major impact on recovery for many people after a stroke. It is possible that many people may be able to get function back again. When a stroke occurs there is damage to part of the brain. Depending on the size of the stroke [...]
November 9, 2009 – 11:58 am
In addition to wanting to lower LDL, or bad, cholesterol it is of benefit to raise HDL, or good, cholesterol. As we age our cholesterol levels tend to change, and contribute to age-related diseases. The guidelines for HDL cholesterol are greater than 39 mg/dL in men and greater than 49 mg/dL. Lower levels are considered [...]
