By Jasmine A. Stone Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to serious, and sometimes even life-threatening, health problems and disease. Atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and eye damage can all be the result of uncontrolled high blood pressure. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly improves the outlook for most hypertensive patients. While lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, losing weight and incre

Just because a panic attack happens in a situation the sufferer can’t escape doesn’t mean he or she has to suffer. Medication and therapy can be a great help, but in these instances, panic requires an immediate cure. That’s when these three quick mental tricks can be a lifesaver. Box Breathing A simple relaxation technique, box breathing prevents hyperventilation, slows the heart, and quickly relieves the stress driving the panic attack. It’s simple to do, and while smartphon

(StatePoint) Every year, an estimated 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters, with roughly half that number subsequently adopted by pet owners. These include shelter dogs with special medical needs that can make them harder to place. Dogs with heartworm infection are a common example. What is heartworm disease and how do dogs get it? Heartworm disease is a serious disease spread by infected mosquitoes that is estimated to affect more than one million dogs, cats and ferre

By Daniel Yetman If you’re looking for a simple tea loaded with health benefits that you can make at home, look no further. You can make this recipe using ingredients you can find in the spice section of the grocery store, ginger root, coconut milk, and a sweetener of your choosing. What Is Turmeric? Turmeric is a root in the ginger family that’s usually ground into a yellow powder. It’s been used in Indian in cooking and medicine for thousands of years and is most famous for

If you enjoy spending time in your backyard, you’ve probably heard all those chirping birds hanging around.  Maybe you even enjoy watching them flutter by, lending their color to the surrounding landscape.  But have you ever considered the vital role they play in maintaining the local ecosystem?  If you’re like most people, chances are you take the presence of birds in your yard for granted. One way birds contribute to a desirable outdoor space is by controlling the number of