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Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into your arteries so they can send oxygen to the rest of your body. Blood pressure is the amount of force used to pump the oxygen-rich blood through your arteries.  When your blood pressure is consistently too high, it’s referred to as...

The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 40 million Americans have diabetes, a chronic medical condition that alters how the body uses glucose. More importantly, almost one-fourth of those individuals are not aware they have diabetes.  November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country highlight...

High blood pressure is a primary cause of heart disease, yet there are no physical signs or symptoms until it’s too late to prevent damage. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and men in the United States, so you have a vested interest in understanding and...

Anyone can get influenza, but some people are more susceptible than others. Similarly, while most people will heal quickly, for others, a bout of the flu can be very serious. One of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you is to get your flu vaccine.  Dr. Vijaya...

Did you know that researchers have identified 27 distinct emotions? And, as you might suspect, everyone experiences them — even those considered “negative,” like anxiety, fear, sadness, disgust, and anger. On top of that, there tend to be gradients of emotions, instead of fixed emotional states. This interconnectedness creates richer...