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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most influential risk factors of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a "healthy" blood pressure should have a top number that's between 90 and 120 and a bottom number that's between 60 and 80. When both of these numbers are within their respective ranges, you have a normal, healthy blood pressure. But when either of them exceed the aforementioned limits, you have high blood pressure; thus, increasing the …

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has ranked Louisiana as the country's second safest city in which to work. Researchers from the BLS found work-related injuries fell from 2 incidents per 100 full-time workers in 2014 down to 1.9 incidents per 100 full-time workers in 2015. When comparing these statistics against those of 41 other participating states, Louisiana ranked second in terms of worker safety, only behind the District of Columbia, which came out on top.Louisiana workers are exp …

Genetics has long been viewed as a key risk factor in heart disease. And with heart disease taking more lives than any other disease or illness, this is something that shouldn't be ignored. Basically, this means individuals with an immediate family member who has heart disease will also have a greater risk of developing it themselves. However, a new study has found that healthy eating can eliminate the genetic risk factor of heart disease.Researchers found that people with a genetic risk factor …

Do you start your day off with a cup of coffee (or several)? Well, you aren't alone. Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages, consumed by more than 3 out of 4 adults in the United States. While most people drink coffee for its stimulating effects, there's new evidence suggesting that it may protect the brain from disease and illness.According to a new study published by the Gerontological Society of America journal, consuming caffeinated coffee lowers the risk of developing dementi …

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means millions of families throughout the country will come together to enjoy good food and good company.Don't Deep-Fry Your TurkeyNo matter how mouth-watering it sounds, you should avoid deep-frying your turkey. Deep-frying is simply too dangerous and not worth the risk of injury and/or property damage. According to the National Fire Protection Association, deep-fryers cause more than $15 million in property damage per year, most of which occurs on …