Show Some Love During Heart Health Month
About 72 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of stroke and heart disease. It can be controlled. In February, we honor American Heart Month by providing you some simple tools you can use to help prevent and treat high blood pressure. By using these tools and working with your doctor, you can lower your high blood pressure and decrease your risk for heart disease.
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Assess Your Heart Health
Everyone should be aware of the risk factors associated with heart disease, the number one killer in people. The first step in preventing problems is to start analyzing your current lifestyle to see how it contributes to your overall heart health. Take just five minutes out of your day to take our heart risk assessment.
Stay in the Game with Dynamic Stretching
While exercise injuries are pretty common, it shouldn't mean the end of activity. Try to stay active and make sure to still work out the parts of the body that aren't injured. Warming up is always important because it increases your core temperature, but make sure youre using proper stretching techniques. Check out this video for a dynamic stretch:
Keep Your Child Smiling with Good Dental Health
No matter what the age, newborn to adolescent, oral care isnt something to take lightly even if your child has yet to get their first visit from the tooth fairy. Proper care of your childs teeth and gums includes brushing and rinsing, routine dental exams and any necessary treatments such as fluoride, extractions, fillings or braces and other orthodontics. Starting this routine at a young age can help lead to proper teeth and gum care as an adult.
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Q: My doctor told me she may want to give me an ACE inhibitor for my heart. What does this medicine do?
A: An ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor is a type of prescription antihypertensive medicationthat means its used to treat high blood pressure. Medications in this category also are given to patients being treated for congestive heart failure, kidney problems and certain other conditions.
Q: What remedies can I use to safely treat my baby's teething pain?
A: When babies' teeth come to the surface, they put pressure on the periodontal membrane. Before resorting to medication, try these suggestions...
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