by Jennifer | Jul 14, 2015 | heart health, medical conditions, prevention, studies
When asked about health risks for women many will list breast cancer as the top cause of death. In the USA, one in five women will have a stroke, and strokes kill twice as many women as breast cancer does. Women have unique risk factors for stroke, and six out of... by Jennifer | Mar 25, 2015 | prevention, support, Tips
You know how time tends to disappear when you’re engulfed in something you really like to do? That concentration and that level of being in the here and now erases worry and regrets, at least for a while. Staying in the present requires practice, but being here and... by Jennifer | Sep 28, 2014 | Frequently Asked Questions, hospice care, long distance medical transportation, patient transport services, prevention
Kidney disease often goes unnoticed until it is in an advanced stage, because there aren’t many symptoms. Diabetes and high blood pressure are two major risk factors, but kidney problems can also be inherited. The kidneys have many important functions in the body –... by Jennifer | Aug 6, 2014 | Frequently Asked Questions, heart health, prevention, services, studies, support
No one doubts that food has a big impact on our health, but some foods can have surprising side effects. There are many foods that will help you avoid clogged arteries, and this is the first article in our series about them. Skip the soda Different kinds of soda makes...