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High diastolic blood pressure: 4 ways to stay in control

Heart Health
Keeping your blood pressure under control is a great way to care for your heart and vascular health. When you get your blood pressure taken, your doctor will look at two numbers to determine if you have high blood pressure....

After heart attack, John has a new outlook on life

Heart Health
You’ve probably heard that time is priceless if you’re having a heart attack. That certainly proved to be true for Dallas resident John McKay. The 67-year-old husband and father of two started Saturday, Aug. 20, with his regular workout routine...

9 women’s health conditions linked to heart disease that may surprise you

Heart Health
Heart disease is often underdiagnosed in women, and its risk factors are often overlooked. That’s why it’s so important to take charge of your own health and your own risk factors.So, what are your risk factors, you ask? You’re probably...

How autoimmune conditions can be a factor for heart disease—it's not just smoking

Heart Health
Most of us are aware that smoking is bad for your heart. Along with diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure (hypertension), it’s one of the highest risk behaviors that can cause heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Your doctor may...

20-year-old runner experiences “sudden death,” saved by neighbors doing CPR

Heart Health
It started off as a normal Sunday like any other for 20-year-old Landon Wyrick. After church, lunch and some errands, he went for a run. For years, running has been his way to stay active after high school.He knew he...

How to boost your gut and brain health (at the same time)

Digestive
We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions—it’s the center of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviors. But did you know that you have a “second brain?”That second brain...

IBS diet: Is low FODMAP the answer for you?

Digestive
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, plagues 5-10% of the global population, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the world. IBS is characterized by bloating, gas, abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, upper GI upset and many other symptoms.If you’re...

What kills a stomach virus? What to do when you have a stomach bug and when to seek care

Cold & Flu
You felt fine yesterday. Then you woke up at 2 AM and everything changed. You’ve got an uncomfortable combination of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and a low-grade fever.You’ve most likely contracted a stomach virus, also called viral gastroenteritis, which...