
LONG COVID IS REAL!
1. What is Long COVID? Long COVID – or post-COVID conditions – is a wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems people may experience more than four

DIABETES 1+2 = HEART DISEASE
What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes both occur when the body cannot properly store and

HYPERTENSION IS A PRESSING ISSUE
1. What does HBP do? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart

SALT SMART!
Sodium is a mineral that’s essential for life. It’s regulated by your kidneys, and it helps control your body’s fluid balance. It also helps send

HAPPINESS IS HEART HEALTH
Without health there can be no happiness according to Thomas Jefferson, famed American president. Living in the 21st century we are bombarded with a variety of viewpoints about

TAKING OVER THE COUNTER PILLS FOR PAIN RELIEF?
1. What are NSAID’s? Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are medicines are widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature, often to

HEART TO HEART WITH MY CARDIOLOGIST
Regardless of the problem, it’s important for you to find a solution because medical miscommunication can hurt your health. Our blog is here to assist

WATER AND HYDRATION FACTS
1. Biology of water and the human body Our bodies are made up of about two-thirds (60%) water, and we become dehydrated when that total level

DOING TOO LITTLE MAY BE TOO MUCH!
1. Definition of a sedentary lifestyle People are spending more and more time doing sedentary activities. During our leisure time, we are often sitting: while using