• High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the chances of clots or ruptures. If a clot or rupture interferes with the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain, a stroke can occur.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in five deaths is due to heart disease, even though the disease is largely preventable.
A heart attack is a frightening experience. If you have experienced a heart attack, or are close with someone who has, you should know this: You are not alone. In fact, tens of thousands of people survive heart attacks and go on to lead productive, enjoyable lives.
Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods. Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest way to eat. Traditional backyard barbecue fare like hot dogs and hamburgers likely won’t make physicians’ hearts flutter, but there are ways to enjoy the flavor of grilling without compromising a nutritious diet.
On Thu., Feb. 16, the Grammy Award wining Oak Ridge Boys took the Northern Oklahoma College stage for the third time on their Front Porch Singin’’ Tour. This marks the 50th Anniversary of the Oak Ridge Boys, and they are still going strong with new music and regular tours all across the country.
WASHINGTON — Portions of the long-awaited Georgia special grand jury report on former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election were released Thursday, shedding little new light on the closely watched probe, but raising questions that cannot yet be answered.