Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: The right blood pressure medication can help protect your health Blood pressure is a critical measure of your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to serious conditions like heart disease or stroke, while low blood pressure (hypotension) can cause dizziness, fainting, and even shock in severe … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Heidi Moawad Summary High blood pressure is a common condition—but staying informed can help High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition and a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. But although many people have high blood pressure, the symptoms can be hard to recognize. This is why … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary High blood pressure is common—but help is available High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common chronic medical condition that affects nearly half of American adults—over 119 million people. It plays a major role in serious health conditions, like stroke, heart attack, heart failure, … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Exploring new frontiers in cholesterol research Your cholesterol levels can play a key role in your risk for different kinds of heart disease, so understanding cholesterol is an important part of staying healthy. The more current and complete your understanding of cholesterol is, the easier it is to have … [Read more...]
Medical Review by DeAnna McGarity MD Eat these foods to boost “Good” cholesterol & keep “bad” cholesterol at bay Although the cholesterol you eat may not impact your risk of a heart attack directly, your diet still plays an important role in cholesterol management. Eating certain foods instead of others helps regulate the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream, … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Steer Clear of These Foods to Improve Your Heart Health Too much cholesterol can lead to heart problems—especially if it’s low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can cause fatty deposits to build up in your arteries and increase your likelihood of heart disease. Lemonaid Health can help you manage your … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Managing & preventing cholesterol doesn't have to be difficult Cholesterol is often misunderstood as purely harmful, but it plays several vital roles in the body, such as aiding in the production of hormones and vitamin D. However, when its levels are unbalanced, it can lead to health issues, … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Testing your cholesterol levels can help you stay healthy Understanding your cholesterol levels allows you to take proactive steps in managing your diet, lifestyle, and medications to improve your cardiovascular health. Regular cholesterol testing can help identify your risk of heart disease and … [Read more...]
Medical Review by Heidi Moawad MD Summary: Be in the know when it comes to your cholesterol There are many common misconceptions that may skew the perception of cholesterol when it comes to your personal health and diet. Cholesterol, and their levels and amounts, affect each individual differently and therefore it is important to have a clear history of your own … [Read more...]
