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Contrary to popular belief, physical activity is very helpful in reducing elevated blood pressure. People suffering from hypertension can bring their resting blood pressure down simply by regularly doing aerobic or moderate strength training exercise.

Most new parents worry a little bit about their baby. Parents want to makes sure everything is fine, and their perfect bundle is healthy. Newborn screening can ease a parent’s mind and detect health problems early on.

Most of us have at one time or another stayed up all night to cram for an exam. This approach may be helpful for reinforcing previously learned facts, but recent research reveals that learning new facts requires a good night's sleep.

The internet is a great resource for locating workout and training programs but what do all the "terms" mean. Reps and Sets appears throughout a program so make sure you understand just what they mean.

Hematemesis, Melena, and Hematochezia are three different terms related to blood coming out of the body. Each symptom has its unique causes and presentation. This article will cover the conditions that can cause vomiting blood or blood with stools.

Most of us do a few exercises every time we train. Obviously some are more important than others but we should audit our outcomes and focus on our weak spots by emphasizing a single movement to get better.

One of the most contentious topics on SteadyHealth is painkiller addiction. People who are addicted to opioid painkillers, of course, have a uniquely valid perspective on the problem. For the rest of us, however, here are 10 suggestions for avoiding it.

Green smoothies have become a full-blown health fad, but are they really that good for you? Reports that green smoothies could do serious damage have some devotees worried.

Neural tube defects are congenital birth defects involving the spine, spinal cord or brain. These defects most often occur during the first month of fetal development, often before a woman will even know she is expecting a baby.

Holiday makeup isn't any more complicated than regular makeup, per se — but it needs to be hard-working, it needs to be simple, it needs to last all day, it needs to be special and, apply-able with your fingers. So, what should be in your kit?