SALT LAKE CITY — The water levels at the Great Salt Lake have hit a historic low, a grim milestone for the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River that comes as a megadrought grips the region. On Saturday, the US Geological Survey announced average daily water levels had dropped about an inch below… Read More: Water levels at Great Salt Lake drop to historic low »
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a health state that can factor into cardiovascular disease. If you don’t address high blood pressure, you have a greater risk of arterial wall hardening (atherosclerosis), resulting in a heart attack and stroke. Clearly, high blood pressure is bad news. While medications can certainly help during elevated blood… Read More: Foods and Drink That Support Blood Pressure Levels »
Scientists say they are ‘concerned’ after high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ used in everything from cosmetics to take out containers found in the breast milk of US mothers – up to 2,000 TIMES greater than what is declared safe in drinking water A new study looked at breast milk samples from 50 U.S. mothers and… Read More: Scientists are ‘concerned’ after high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found… »
There have been multiple studies over last year showing increased anxiety and depression in certain populations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that some members of the population may be more susceptible to psychological distress than others. Because pregnant and postpartum women face unique challenges in the context of the COVID-19… Read More: High Levels of Distress in Pregnant and Postpartum Women During… »