Category: Conditions & Treatments
How Exercise Can Boost Your Mood
You already know that exercise is good for you, but did you know that scientific evidence suggests that exercise plays a critical role in mental health? Learn how exercise influences your mood.
What Do Your Blood Pressure Numbers Actually Mean?
When it comes to blood pressure, the highs, lows and what’s normal can be confusing. Learn more about what these numbers mean and why they should matter to you and your heart.
Experiencing Neck Pain? Here’s How to Cope.
We all experience neck pain from time to time, but when the pain becomes chronic, you could have an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Discover what can cause neck pain, how to treat it at home and when to see a doctor.
Why You Should Go to Your Well-Woman Exam This Year
When you’re caught up in life’s hustle and bustle, it can be easy to let your health take last priority. While it may be tempting to skip your annual well-woman exam, it’s actually one of the most important things a woman can do for her health.
7 Drug-Free Ways to Relieve Pain
As the opioid crisis continues, people are turning more to drug-free techniques to relieve both chronic and acute pain. Luckily, many drug-free strategies may actually provide more effective, long-lasting relief for some types of pain.
Always Tired? You Could Have Sleep Apnea.
If you’re always feeling tired during the day and can’t figure out why, you could have sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from the condition, and many go undiagnosed. Find out more about this common sleep disorder.
How to Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control
High blood pressure is common and often undiagnosed. If you have or develop high blood pressure, your risk of having a heart attack or stroke rises. In fact, high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and a leading cause of heart attacks. Discover what lifestyle changes you can make to bring down your levels or reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure.
Is It A Cold, Sinus Infection or Allergies?
Spring is on the horizon. Many Marylanders will begin experiencing the tell-tale signs of spring allergies: itching, sneezing and stuffy nose. But this collection of symptoms could also mean that you have a common cold or even a sinus infection. How can you tell the difference?
How Weekend Warriors Can Stay Well
Regular exercise can lower your risk for heart disease, but spotty exercise practices can lead to serious problems. Learn how being a “weekend warrior” can take a toll on your heart and how to exercise safely.
4 Practical Tips for Reducing Your Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Maryland, but that doesn’t mean that heart problems are inevitable. There are many changes you can make to your day-to-day life that will decrease your risk. Find out how.