The Dangers of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. Blood plays a vital role in maintaining certain balances in the body, like carrying nutrients, oxygen, and regulating temperature. All of the organs in our body receive these properties through…

How Too Much Sugar Negatively Affects The Body

How Too Much Sugar Negatively Affects The Body

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. Over the years, sugar has earned a bittersweet reputation. Yet, despite being linked to ruining a well-balanced diet, sugar is still essential for our survival.  The U.S. Food and Drug…

Foods That Affect Your Heart Health

Foods That Affect Your Heart Health

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. The heart plays a central role in our circulatory system, and if damaged, other vital organs in our body will also suffer. While some organs can even be removed without…