Hypertension

You just got married and suddenly find yourself feeling irritable, sad, listless, or hopeless? It may be post-wedding depression, but it can be managed. Depression is a mental health condition that involves symptoms like hopelessness, a sense of worthlessness, lack of motivation, trouble focusing, negative thinking, and difficulty enjoying your usual activities. So, you ask yourself, "How could I feel like that after my long-awaited wedding?" Experiencing guilt because of your low mood after your wedding is common. In many cultures, marriage is portrayed as a mandatory happy time. In reality, a new marriage can involve several meaningful changes and the start of a new life stage. This could impact your mood, and in some cases, you could experience symptoms of depression. But feeling this way could also mean something else. Experiencing symptoms of depression isn't the same as having post-wedding blues. When you experience depression, your symptoms may be significantly imp...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

Did you ever go to your primary doctor to have them tell you your cholesterol is too high? You're not alone. In the United States, nearly 94 million adults ages 20 or older have total cholesterol levels higher than 240 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL). The average healthy adult should be under 200 mg/dL. If you're running the risk of high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has told you to cut back on some beloved foods you add into your diet more often than not. Cheese is typically a recommended food to stay away from. So, if cheese is on your grocery list, you're going to want to listen up. Not all cheeses will take a hit on your cholesterol. However, there are ones that could spike those levels if you're not careful. According to Molly Hembree, MS, RDLD , a registered dietitian and member of our Medical Expert Board, cheeses high in saturated fat are the worst for cholesterol levels . ...

Living with anxiety doesn't always mean fixating on specific fears. Many people with generalized anxiety disorder do notice their thoughts center on current sources of distress or worry. Yet others experience anxiety less consciously. It's certainly true that people with anxiety might live in a state of "anxious expectation," as Freud described it. But you could still have anxiety even if you don't spend much time actively worrying about meeting people, experiencing a disaster, losing your job or relationship, or anything else. You might instead notice a persistent sense of nervousness and unease running as "background noise" as you go about your day. Or maybe you find yourself restless, tense, and unable to relax more often than not. This "subconscious" anxiety, or anxiety you aren't fully aware of, can still take a toll on mental and physical well-being. Here's how to recognize the signs and get support. You might think of anxiety a...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

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