Sir Godfrey GreggWhat is breast cancer? Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump. The tumor is malignant (cancerous) if the cells can grow into (invade)…
Sir Godfrey GreggThoughts about Relationships Many assume a relationship or marriage is the sharing of life’s journey. Yet the journey of a life is also personal for each person. No matter how closely we are tied with another, our lives are always also personal in nature. What is eternal in a…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggWhat causes high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is dangerous because it makes the heart…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggWhat is diabetes? Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggTHINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you’ll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is: Face Drooping – Does one side of the…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggFirst, let’s define high blood pressure High blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. How your blood pressure and circulatory system work In order to survive and function properly,…
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