May 17,2020 is World Hypertension Day. Let’s talk about Blood Pressure! Hypertension is the medical term for blood pressure that has been elevated over a long period of time. It is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Generally, hypertension does not present with any major aggressive symptoms and hence has been termed the “silent killer”. However, some individuals with very severe hypertension may experience symptoms such as: shortness of breath, nosebleeds, h

Sleep hygiene is essentially your "bedtime routine"....and preparing your body for QUALITY SLEEP and REST in the most effective manner possible. What's your current bedtime routine? Are you engaging in screen time before bed? Are you eating a late dinner right before bedtime? Do you prefer to exercise right before bed? Hint: All of the above may disrupt the quality of sleep that you get. So, here are a few basic tips to promote healthy sleep: Limit blue light exposure (screen

Stress is one of those things that we all experience. But, we all cope with stress in different ways! From an evolutionary perspective, we require stress. For example, if I see a bear, I would be stressed. This is the "fight or flight" part of the nervous system that begins to kick in. But, if I had the stress of meeting a deadline in 1 week - hopefully that same "fight or flight" response wouldn't also be kicking in at that time - as that is a long time to be in that "fight