January 2016

10 expert health tips that simplify holistic living

(BPT) - Diet fads, new workout regimens, exotic health supplements — every day, people are inundated with headlines about health trends. Out of the clutter and confusion a new, arguably more sensible, health movement is gaining traction: holistic living.

Taking a holistic health approach means looking at your overall wellness from a big picture perspective. That means you take thoughtful steps to better your mental and physical health while doing things that bring you joy.

Three Stats Players And Coaches Use To Improve

(NAPSI)—Teams looking to hit a home run when it comes to playing better this season may be interested in a few facts and stats.

Analyzing over a billion pitches, 300 million at-bats and 7 million games scored, the leader in pro-style stats and live game updates for amateur sports launched its first annual report, “<a href="http://home.gc.com/redefining-success/">Redefining Success</a>,” analyzing player stats both nationally and state by state.

Screening For High Blood Pressure

(NAPSI)—At a checkup, often, the first thing your health care provider does is check your blood pressure—and for good reason. High blood pressure is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting nearly one in three adults—but you can control it. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that increases a person’s risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney and heart failure. Often, high blood pressure has no signs or symptoms.

Paint Your Way Trendy with Chevron

(Family Features) Creatively painted wall designs can instantly transform a room with a look that appears high end with minimal cost. Trendy looks such as chevron are easy to achieve with a little patience and the proper tools.

A zig-zag pattern usually involving two shades of the same color or complementary hues, chevron can be applied to nearly any room in the house for a very “now” look.

Nearly 6 million Americans have heart failure: Here's what you should know

(BPT) - Larry, a 64-year-old father and husband, was diagnosed with chronic heart failure almost 20 years ago. Since his diagnosis, Larry has received several treatments — including various medicines, stents in his heart, and a pacemaker — and made the healthy lifestyle changes his health care provider recommended. Still, over time he was hospitalized several times due to his heart failure and continued to suffer from low energy levels.

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