September often means a shift into overdrive. School schedules, work demands, shorter daylight hours — it’s easy to feel stressed, irritable, or drained. Sleep suffers, mood dips, and “just being tired” can spiral into something more serious if ignored. This is the month to press reset. Why It Matters Chronic stress raises cortisol, linked to [...]
A new school year means new challenges. The excitement of fresh notebooks, new teachers, and after-school activities comes with hidden health risks. Crowded classrooms make it easy for colds, flu, and other infections to spread. On the field, sports injuries are common — sometimes sidelining kids for weeks. The good news? With a little preparation, [...]
High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—affects nearly 1 in 2 adults in the United States. What makes it so dangerous? It often has no warning signs or symptoms but can quietly cause life-threatening damage over time. That’s why hypertension is often called “the silent killer.” What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of [...]
Could Your Heart Be Sending You a Warning? Hidden Signs of Heart Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore Heart disease is often thought of as a sudden event—a heart attack that strikes without warning. But in reality, heart disease typically develops over many years, quietly damaging the cardiovascular system long before a crisis occurs. Recognizing the early [...]
