The side effects of constant media exposure in children continues to be a growing public health concern. In the past 20 years, Internet usage among children has steadily increased. According to a study by the nonprofit Joan Ganz Cooney Center,...
Cardiac output refers to how much blood is pumped out of the heart per minute. It is measured as the stroke volume, which is how much blood is ejected from the heart with each beat, times the heart rate, which is how many times the heart beats in...
Although many people struggle to reach a healthy weight, it's possible that weight loss will continue even after you achieve your weight goal. Your level of physical activity and your eating habits play a major role in how much weight you lose and...
Endothelial cells compose the inner lining of blood vessels. Blood vessels function as a conduit for the delivery of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, proteins, immune factors and the removal of waste. Dysfunction of endothelial cells and the buildup...
Aitkin, Minnesota combines small-town Midwestern hospitality with close proximity to classic Minnesota recreational pursuits. With rivers, lakes, forest and one of the best trail systems in the state, there's something to be found for everyone...
Beta blockers are a class of medications that work by blocking a type of cell receptor known as a beta receptor. The medications in this class are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but are also used to reduce the risk of death in...
The autonomic nervous system --- commonly abbreviated ANS --- governs bodily functions you typically do not think about. Your heartbeat, breathing, digestion and stress response are processes under autonomic control; they happen "automatically."...
As part of the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet, red wine has been linked to improvements in heart health as well as reduced incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Red wine, whether with alcohol or with alcohol removed, contains an antioxidant called...
