High blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that threatens millions of people worldwide. Yet many are unaware they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. In American alone, 50 million people age 6 and older – or one in four adults – have hypertension […]
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How to Get Rid of Hypertension
Since blood pressure tends to be affected by factors like age, there is debate as to what is considered “normal” blood pressure. However, the Mayo Clinic specifies that blood pressure that is 120/80 mmHG is normal. Blood pressure between 120/80 to 139/89 mmHG is classified as prehypertension, while anyone who has blood pressure of 140/90 […]
Hypertension Affects Millions
High blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that affects 600 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet many are unaware that they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. The WHO said hypertension causes 5 million premature deaths a year […]
Conclusive Diabetic Testing in Three Categories
Statistical data was referenced from Mayo Clinic report on pre-diabetes and diabetes testing. The foregoing medical tests are used for diagnosis: FPG Test The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test calculates bloodstream glucose in a individual who has not consumed anything for at least eight hrs. This particular test can be used to discover diabetic issues […]