Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus.
Type 2 Diabetes
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWhen your body can’t make enough insulin or can’t use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar.
Components of Food
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWhen trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
Coronary Heart Disease
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesA person with coronary heart disease has fatty deposits that have built up in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.
Tests to Diagnose a Stroke
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesTests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.