Patrick Weston 
Your heart is a muscle and needs to be exercised like any other in your body. If you have high blood pressure, exercising can help you manage it better. Keeping active also helps you manage your weight and other factors that can contribute to developing hypertension. If your doctor says you are ready for exercise, … Read more
Our bodies are a framework of interconnected systems working together. Often when an ailment attacks one part of our body, we have a higher risk of developing issues in other parts. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a liver disease common in individuals with hypertension and diabetes. How it’s all connected is the driving force behind a … Read more
Not many people like going to the doctor. Many of us are guilty of pushing off our doctor’s visits, affecting our health. The American Diabetes Association mentions that men tend to ignore their health issues, leading to a higher risk of diabetes. Diabetes affects around 14 million men in the United States, and about 90%-95% … Read more
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in the liver of individuals who drink little to no alcohol. Some individuals with fatty liver will continue with no adverse effects on their health. In others, excess fat accumulation triggers chronic inflammation. This can lead to a more serious form of NAFLD … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
