How to Shop for Olive Oil | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

 Extra-virgin and virgin olive oil’s healthful properties come from rich levels of monounsaturated fat, which promote “good” cholesterol, as well as abundant polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure. But when confronted with dozens of olive oils at the grocery store, labeled with terms like “cold-pressed” and “unfiltered” on their labels—and priced from $5 to $50, what’s a grocery shopper to do?

Here’s what to look for when you shop for olive oil.


How to Shop for Olive Oil | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

6 Ways Diet May Worsen Urinary Incontinence

While there is no formal“urinary incontinence diet,” what you eat and drink can worsen your incontinence symptoms — particularly if you have urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder. Most doctors advise people with urinary incontinence to avoid certain foods and drinks in their diets. But doctors also acknowledge that the same foods and beverages that bother one person may not bother another person at all. It’s important to personalize your urinary incontinence diet.

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Stress and High Blood Pressure

Stress is a normal part of life. But too much stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems — including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats.
 
Reducing stress can help lower high blood pressure. 

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Checking Your Blood Pressure

Follow your doctor’s instructions for when and how often to check your blood pressure.

Keep in mind that certain factors can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Blood pressure normally rises as a result of:

• Stress
• Smoking
• Cold temperatures
• Exercise
• Caffeine
• Certain drugs

Avoid any of these factors that you can when taking your blood pressure. Also try measuring blood pressure at about the same time each day.

HOW DO I TAKE MY BLOOD PRESSURE?

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

 

Checking Your Blood Pressure | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

Reading food labels can help you make better decisions about the food you eat and how you manage your diabetes.
Just about every packaged food made in the U.S. has a food label indicating serving size and other nutritional information. The “Nutrition Facts” food labels are intended to give you information about the specific packaged food in question.
Measurements of fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, and minerals are calculated for a typical portion. This information makes it easier for you to purchase foods that will fit into your meal plan and help control your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. However, reading these labels can be confusing.

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