What is it that will finally be that inspiration that motivates you? Many wait till New Years to make the change only to find out that a new calendar year can only motivate for a couple weeks. Many wait till that next celebration and hope that after the next lustful binge; they might change. But […]
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Get Active
Lifes Simple 7 are the seven steps you can take to make a difference in your health: control cholesterol, manage blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, stop smoking, lose weight, get active and eat better. Get more information at www.heart.org/MyLifeCheck. The facts are clear: By exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can […]
Important Facts About Diabetes Type 1
In the past, diabetes type 1 was referred to as juvenile-onset or childhood diabetes. However, the name has changed. It typically appears in children 4 years and up, particularly in adolescents. The disease also affects adults, especially those who are between the late 30s and early 40s. The condition is the result of the body […]
Blood Pressure Facts : How to Check Blood Pressure
Check blood pressure by fitting the cuff snug on the arm, placing the gauge where it can be seen, but is still in line with the brachial artery, and putting the stethoscope over the brachial artery, as well. Pump up the blood pressure cuff and listen for the first and last beats of the heart […]
ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION IN THE ELDERLY-
* PLEASE WATCH MY ISOLATED SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSION THAT WAS UPLOADED AFTER THIS ONE–This video talks about the fact that you can’t always trust information that conflicts with established medical literature, even when an MD tells you. The video subject’s relative, an MD, argued with him about what constituted hypertension in the elderly, showing that doctor’s […]
Blood Pressure Facts : What Is a Low Blood Pressure Reading?
A low blood pressure reading is anything below 117 over 70 for an adult, though people who exercise frequently and are thin tend to have lower blood pressure readings. Take several blood pressure readings to diagnose consistent low blood pressure with information from a nurse in this free video on blood pressure.