Uncontrolled Hypertension is Dangerous. Here’s 5 Reasons Why.
Blood pressure is the amount of force the circulating blood exerts against the walls of the body’s arteries. We measure the pressure as the heart contracts and when it rests in between beats. Hypertension is when your blood pressure is too high. In the absence of treatment, uncontrolled hypertension is dangerous because it can quietly
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
1 in 5 Americans have type 2 diabetes (T2D) and don’t even know it. This unawareness is dangerous, considering diabetes is linked to heart disease, liver disease, and other conditions. American Diabetes Association Alert Day is March 22nd and is a one-day annual wake-up call to know your risk and learn the steps to take
Spread Kindness in a New Way: Volunteer for Clinical Trials
Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) begins February 17th and continues the rest of the month. RAK Day is a global mission with one purpose—to make the world kinder: one action and one person at a time. Here at Synergy Healthcare, we believe there is no greater gift than the gift of health. This
Love Your Heart! Tips for Keeping a Healthy Heart
February is the home of Valentine’s Day, where we celebrate the love we have for those close to us in our lives. Continuing the spirit of all things love, don’t forget yourself in the process. Self-love is more than acknowledging it; it’s showing it. American Heart Month also occurs this month, and it reminds us
Keeping the Holidays Healthy
Feasting and merrymaking are an undeniable holiday tradition, with many seasonal favorites too numerous to name. The liver doesn’t know it’s the holidays. Those with liver conditions often bear the brunt of the strain from holiday dinners and social engagements. Keeping the holidays healthy when you have liver disease is possible with a bit of
Announcing Metabolic Health Initiative
Synergy is building a Metabolic Health Initiative (MHI). The purpose is to increase awareness of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) caused by fat accumulation in the liver. The initiative will begin in October and will focus on educating individuals about the importance of metabolic health. Metabolic Health Metabolic health is defined as having ideal blood sugar levels,
