A new trend has emerged on social media featuring a morning drink made with Himalayan pink salt, warm water and lemon juice. Influencers claim this...
Dr. Khalid Zalmay
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Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
Do you wonder, why are my hands always cold…or why are my feet always cold? Having cold hands and feet occasionally, especially when the weather...
5 Tips for Managing Arthritis
Living with osteoarthritis isn’t easy—sometimes even simple tasks around the house can become challenging. But there are things you can do at home to ease...
4 Simple Hacks That Can Stop Your Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest that occurs when stomach acid flows backward up toward your throat. When this occurs on a regular...
Loneliness: The Silent Epidemic
In May 2023, the US Surgeon General described loneliness as a new epidemic. Recent research from Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland, shows that 50% of...
Lower Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation—5 Practical Lifestyle Tips
If you’ve ever felt unexpected palpitations, quivering or fluttering in your chest that lasts more than a few seconds, atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of...
Sleep Hacks That Can Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Getting quality sleep does more than just recharge your batteries—research now shows that it actually may help protect your brain as you age. A 2023...
3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US, so what can you do to reduce your risk? Let’s dive...
Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications
If your doctor has prescribed one or more hypertension medications for you, you’re likely wondering about the best time of day to take blood pressure...
Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?
What causes high blood pressure? Hypertension (as high blood pressure is also known) is a complex condition driven by multiple possible factors including genetics, smoking,...
Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age
When it comes to the possible causes of high blood pressure (hypertension), some are within our control (We call these modifiable risk factors) and some...
Signs of Low Blood Pressure
For most people, their blood-pressure-related concerns have to do with hypertension, meaning blood pressure that is dangerously high. But some people have to worry about...
