Posts Tagged ‘ Blood ’

High blood pressure is a dreaded disease which catches a person unaware since there are no symptoms to help the person identify he has the said sickness. This is caused by unhealthy food intake, cigarette smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, the use of prohibited drugs and the lack of exercise. Here are some tips to...
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Whenever we encounter the term “high blood pressure” what comes to our mind is that the heart is in a dangerous stage. This is true because there are clogged arteries which prevents the smooth circulation of blood to the heart. In addition, there is less oxygen coming in which makes it hard for the...
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A high dietary vitamin C intake significantly reduces the risk of death from heart attacks and strokes (and other causes, including cancer) in numerous population studies. One of the most detailed studies analyzed the vitamin C intake of 11,348 adults over 5 years. Researchers divided them into three groups: (1) less than 50 milligrams daily...
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A lot of people find it difficult to come to terms with the fact that they have been afflicted with diabetes. But such people should make sure that they start taking proper care of their health in the right manner instead of staying angry with the world and refusing to accept reality. There are...
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This was a day of celebration for Galle and Sri Lanka. They came in their thousands, England fans and Sri Lankans alike, to witness something many believed would never happen again. Temporary stands were packed, and on top of the ramparts of the superb Dutch fort – desecrated by several flags of St George...
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High blood pressure (hypertension) it means, that your heart work too hard to pump the blood through your body. As the arteries expand and contract your blood flow through. If your arteries lost the elasticity and narrowed, your heart must work harder. High blood pressure is common condition, but if left untreated it could lead...
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The word ambulatory brings to mind doctors’ offices, paramedic crews, or emergency rooms. Ambulatory blood pressure monitors are used in conjunction with the guidance of your physician to monitor your blood pressure throughout your daily routine. High blood pressure or hypertension is regularly referred to as the “silent killer”. Many of the causes of...
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A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says that women who limit their salt intake can substantially lower their blood pressure. In fact, the study, which looked at the health benefits of a low-sodium diet for postmenopausal women, showed that some women’s blood pressure decreased by 16 points...
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