7 Steps for Coping With a Chronic Condition
Being diagnosed with or suffering from chronic disease can be a monumental challenge. It can be difficult to adjust to a new life, but it’s not impossible. Here are seven steps you can take to cope with a chronic condition.
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.
5 Reasons Why Farmers Markets are Good for You
When spring has sprung, farmers markets begin to open up everywhere. Farmers markets aren’t just a novelty — they are good for you too! See why so many doctors and nutritionists recommend visiting your local farmers market to get produce and other groceries.
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?