Elevated Blood Pressure – Causes, Effects, and Medical Management
Elevated blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood pushing against artery walls stays higher than it should be. Blood pressure naturally rises and falls during the day, but when elevated blood pressure persists over time, it can slowly damage the body. This condition is common and often develops without […]
What Causes Irregular Periods (and What They Can Mean)
Growing up in a family where I was the only girl, amongst a brood of older and younger brothers, I felt quite lost as I moved into puberty and on through my teenage years, because I was experiencing a problem that wasn’t shareable around the dinner table. Chatting behind closed doors with my Mom didn’t […]
Energy Drinks and Mental Health
When researchers looked at people who drink a lot of coffee versus those who regularly reach for energy drinks, an interesting and concerning pattern showed up. Higher energy drink use was linked to a greater risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially among young men. That doesn’t mean energy drinks are the direct cause. This […]
Should you Trust AI with Health Questions?
Most service providers aren’t trend setters. There may be one pathfinder that “runs it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes”, but when more than one for-profit corporation is offering a similar (or identical) service that competes with the “new” model, you can be pretty sure that many people rose up to salute and […]
Rethinking Alcohol and Health
For decades, moderate drinking was praised for heart and brain protection, but science is rewriting that story. It’s hard to put it more bluntly than the World Health Organization did in its statement in January 2023, which said “No level of alcohol consumption is safe for health.” Newer studies that are based on facts rather […]
The Flu Is Surging. Here’s a Game-winning Plan
I don’t know about you, but almost everywhere I turn this year, someone seems to be sick. Coworkers. Family. Friends. And the data backs it up. As we move into 2026, the U.S. is in the middle of a moderately severe flu season. According to the CDC’s most recent Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for Week […]
Why One-third of People Get Headaches
Headache disorders are far more common than most people realize. Nearly one out of every three people worldwide lives with some form of recurring headache. For many, headaches are not just an occasional inconvenience. They can affect concentration, mood, productivity, and overall quality of life. Almost everyone gets a headache occasionally. Headache disorders, like migraine and […]
Everyday Habits That Support Heart Health
Since 1964, the American Heart Association (AHA) has promoted American Heart Month every February, with the aim of raising awareness about heart disease in the general community. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. The focus is on education about heart health, and the promotion of […]
Alzheimer’s Prevalence: What New Research Is Showing
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical brain disorder that gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform simple daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Alzheimer’s disease prevalence has become a growing topic of discussion […]
Understanding Health Anxiety
When you or someone close to you becomes unwell, it’s quite natural to feel a certain level of anxiety, but if uncontrolled, it can go too far, to the point where the anxiety and tension that is generated can itself become a cause of health issues. The term for this is “health anxiety”, and surveys […]
