Daily Stress – How to Handle It

I deal with daily stress, due to family obligations, daily news, and more. Am I the only one who feels this way?
Far from it! EverydayHealth.com recently issued a special report entitled “The United States of Stress: You’ll Never Think About Stress the Same Way Again.”

A Lifetime of Meds for Blood Pressure and Cholesterol? Maybe not…

My doctor has prescribed medication for my blood pressure and for my cholesterol. Will I have to take these pills for the rest of my life? Is there any hope of getting off of them?
Possibly. The “Consumer Reports on Health” newsletter included a recent article that suggests many of us can make lifestyle choices that can either eliminate our need for certain heart medications or at least allow us to safely reduce the dosage.