Taking care of your heart health is important. However, taking your own blood pressure measurements can seem daunting at first. But it doesn’t have to be. Here is our quick and easy guide to a healthier and more confident you. In order to get an accurate measurement,...
Temperature can be taken in the ear, mouth, bottom, under the arm or on the forehead. Each method is considered accurate when done correctly. Temperature readings can differ depending on the method, so be sure to use the same one for consistency. Two popular places to...
Why it’s right to be concerned about fever High fever in children is usually a sign of infection, which can be either viral or bacterial. In young children, there is a chance that the infection can be meningitis or sepsis, both of which can be serious or potentially...
Humans are endothermic. This means our bodies produce their own heat, constantly regulating the core temperature to keep things in balance. The body does this unconsciously and automatically, but sometimes it fails. When the balance is broken, the body can become too...
Understanding blood pressure Blood pressure is the force or pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. With each heartbeat, blood is pumped into our arteries and throughout the body. Blood pressure is given as two numbers. The first figure is the...
