wellness

  • What to Know about Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of your arteries as your heart pushes blood through your body. It is measured in milimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and it appears as two numbers. The first number, systolic, occurs when the left side of the heart contracts and sends a rush of blood into…

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  • Milk isn’t Enough for Your Bones

    Your parents probably told you that you need to drink your milk if you want to grow up big and strong. While this statement has truth, it’s not the full story. Milk can provide a lot of the resources your body’s bones need to grow, but it’s not the only factor by a long shot.…

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