There Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood PressureThere Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood Pressure

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There Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood Pressure

I used to thinkt that people in good health just had "healthy genes" and that daily habits didn't affect health very much. Due to that belief, when my doctor diagnosed me with high blood pressure and prescribed a medication to treat it, I didn't take it at first. I soon got a health "wake up call" when I began experiencing chest pains. My wife took me to the ER and, thankfully, they determined I wasn't having a heart attack, like I thought I was. The next day, I began taking my medication and living a healthier lifestyle. Soon, I was able to stop the medication due to my lifestyle changes, but I still monitor my blood pressure at home just to "stay on the safe side." I wanted to share my story to help others and plan to post many more health tips on my new blog.

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 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

You've probably heard that people who've suffered from traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or seizures often need physical therapy afterwards. This is because their brains have undergone a serious trauma, and the mind sometimes needs to practice skills under a controlled environment for people to be able to perform them again. However, if you're going to undergo minor brain surgery, you might think this doesn't apply to you. This guide will explain why it does matter for even the most minor of brain surgeries and what physical therapy can do to help. Read More 

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 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When you are going about your daily life, you may find yourself dealing with a wide variety of different aches and pains that are sometimes confusing or seemingly inexplicable. There are many different orthopedic causes that could be the reason behind some of the discomfort you feel during your daily life. One such possible reason is a little known condition known as Morton's Neuroma. In order to understand whether or not you may be suffering from this orthopedic condition, you need to know what the condition is as well as the symptoms and treatments. Read More 

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 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

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 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

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 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Whether you're a casual walker, jogger or runner, plantar fasciitis is a foot condition so painful that you'll skip that day's exercise. Sometimes the pain can be so severe that you won't want to get out of bed. Here is what you need to know about this painful condition and how to deal with it should it surprise you some morning. Plantar Fasciitis Along the bottom of your feet runs a band of tissue called the plantar fascia. Read More