One in three U.S. adults – or 74.5 million people – have high blood pressure (HBP). Only 77.6% are aware of their condition. HBP (also called hypertension) occurs when blood moves through arteries at a higher pressure than normal. A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure (HBP) is 140/90 or higher.
About 15 million Americans experience depression every year in the U.S. — and most of them are women. Nearly one in four women is likely at some point to experience a major form of depression.
Do you remember as a child being told to drink three glasses of milk a day and the commercials that announced “Milk does a body good?” Have you seen the billboard and magazine ads with funny photos of celebrities with white mustaches and the words “Got Milk?”
Medicine has made major strides in contraception, giving women multiple options. The method you choose will depend on your health, your desire to protect yourself from STI’s and your personal beliefs and preferences.
