Hello Healthy Articles

The lazy days of summer are finally here! While many of us enjoy the ease that comes with slower days and freer schedules, the summer months still come with their own set of challenges, specifically regarding safety.

Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, globally about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. That’s a significant impact. But the power to prevent stroke is in our hands, and managing high blood pressure is an important place to start when trying to reduce stroke risk.

Does it seem like your allergies have been getting worse year after year? If so, it may not be your imagination. The culprit may be climate change. As the planet warms, allergy seasons appear to be getting longer. Concentrations of allergens in the air, such as pollen, are also increasing. This all adds up to more sniffling, sneezing and wheezing for those who are long-time allergy sufferers.

Every time you walk, point your foot, stand on your toes or jump you use your Achilles tendon. It is the largest tendon in your body, connecting your heel bone to your calf muscle along the back of your ankle. You don’t need to be an athlete for it to happen.

Women often find that the people and responsibilities in their lives take priority over focusing on themselves. When caring for children, aging parents or a partner (or all of the above), it’s easy to get caught up in all there is to do for others. But no matter how busy you may find yourself, it’s also important to take care of yourself.