Having high blood pressure can be a dangerous problem long-term. That’s why it’s important to maintain healthy blood pressure using safe, effective lifestyle changes. This post will discuss how to lower diastolic blood pressure within the context of lowering your blood pressure overall. What Is Normal Blood Pressure? Your heart is a powerful muscle that […]

Prediabetes is a unique condition where your blood sugar is elevated beyond normal, healthy levels but not enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. However, it does not strictly mean that you will develop type 2 diabetes. In fact, it’s entirely possible to have your blood sugar return to normal with some changes to […]

You might not have heard of strep throat infecting adults. But although strep throat is very common in children, it is also a significant cause of throat infection for adults. Because it’s a bacterial infection, it’s also contagious and requires you to maintain meticulous hygiene and avoid contact with others. But how long is strep […]

So when is your blood pressure high enough to go to the hospital? Read on to learn how blood pressure works, the risks involved with high blood pressure, and what’s normal. If you’re in a hurry and need a reference, skip to the summary at the bottom of the page. Understanding Blood Pressure Numbers: What’s […]

Is your bottom blood pressure number high every time you check your blood pressure? If yes, it may be because of diastolic hypertension. Wondering what it is? Continue reading to learn about “What is diastolic hypertension?” and find out the causes, symptoms, and treatment of high diastolic blood pressure. Let’s get started! Overview Blood pressure […]

Tylenol is one of the most popular drugs for fever and pain relief. It is a brand name for the generic paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding its use. Does it reduce fever effectively? What about pain or inflammation? And, is Tylenol a blood thinner? This post will address what […]

Are you feeling achy, warm skin, tired, or just not well? You might have a low-grade fever. Now, you might be wondering, “What is a low-grade fever?” This guide will address everything you need to know about a low-grade fever. Let’s get started! What Makes Us Feel a Low-grade Fever? Your body isn’t just a […]

Seeing white spots on tonsils can make you worried. But the good news is that most of the time, easy treatment is available for that white stuff on the tonsils, so surgical treatment is no more needed. Learn more about the causes of white spots on the back of the throat and ways to treat […]

Earwax forms naturally and has several important duties to keep your ear working fine. The first and foremost function of earwax is to lubricate your ear canals to save them from dryness, itchiness, and irritation. The other functions include preventing debris from moving further into the ear and saving ear canals from infections. Although ear […]

Having a sore throat is a painful condition, and the burning sensation it brings along makes eating and drinking difficult. What foods are good to eat and drink when you have a sore throat? Go through this blog post to find some best foods to eat and drink with a sore throat and what items […]