Blood pressure and cholesterol levels along with age and family history can help physicians predict a healthy persons lower or higher risk for developing heart disease. For those in between the low and high risk groups, these tests alone may not be enough. A new study shows adding an x-ray test detecting calcium levels in […]
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Low Blood Pressure Can Be Serious
When the blood presses against the walls of the arteries, it is called blood pressure. Blood pressure derives from two different things. The force of the arteries as they resist the blood and when the heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. Blood pressure readings can change very quickly depending on […]
Normal Blood Glucose Levels – What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels?
What are normal blood glucose levels is a concern for those who might have a blood sugar issue or have been diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes. Hopefully, you are lucky enough to have your blood sugar levels under control. If you or someone you know is having problems in this area, read on. […]
“Very disturbing findings” in chemical tests of Gulf residents — Bleeding from ears
Part II here: www.youtube.com Oil Spill Health Issues, KLFY, January 27, 2011: www.klfy.com [A] new report just out has revealed some very disturbing findings. … A blood study that was conducted on four males ages 3 to 43 and one female age 38 in December of last year. Subra says the results of those tests […]
How To Lower High Blood Pressure With Natural Remedies
Ancient medical traditions such as Chinese or Ayurvedic medicine have always used natural remedies to cure many ailments. Each has a long and venerable history, which through trial and error, has discovered many herbs and plants that can treat conditions ranging from life threatening to mildly inconvenient. In fact, there are herbs that have been […]
Urinalysis Part 1.mp4
Part 1 of 3 of a somewhat brief introduction to urinalysis for freshman/sophomore pre-nursing students. Individual tests are discussed (specific gravity, pH, leukocytes, protein, glucose, ketones, uroblinogen, bilirubin, blood and hemoglobin). Basic pathologies that can be indicated by comparing the individual tests are also discussed (diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, hemolysis, liver disease, biliary obstruction, urinary tract […]
Prognostic Information From Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses a meta-analysis on the prognostic value of longitudinal cardiopulmonary exercise tests on mortality in patients with IPF. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Lloyds Pharmacy Heart Health Sofa Tour May 2010
A summary of our Heart Health Sofa Tour. Touring the UK in May 2010 and offering free blood pressure tests and advice to high street shoppers. Video Rating: 1 / 5
Pregnancy Hypertension – Dangerous and Relatively Unknown
Pregnancy hypertension is called preeclampsia or toxemia. It is common in women during a first pregnancy and in young women. It is common in women with multiple fetuses, women who have a history of pregnancy hypertension, chronic hypertension and preexisting diabetes. Pregnancy hypertension includes three characteristics. They are protein in the urine, high blood pressure […]
Dr Red Blueberry Punch
Reported “Anti Cancer” “Lowering Blood Pressure” Cordial tested in Queensland University to assist in the attack of cancer cells by its powerful antioxidants. Proven in University tests to work on Rats, tests are now underway in Humans, particularly males with Prostate Problems.
New Term Life Insurance Without a Medical Exam Available From an Agent or Online
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2010 A new service provides term life insurance coverage with no medical examination required. The coverage is available through licensed agents and through a new website: www.NoMedExamLifeInsurance.com. Life insurance no medical exam offers an option for people who need coverage right away. It also may be a recourse for […]
How to Treat Hypertension in Elderly People
How to treat hypertension in elderly people Treating hypertension in elderly patients is not an easy task because the condition is often characterized with additional illnesses and health complications that make it difficult obtaining accurate and representative blood pressure readings. Older people often suffer from more variable blood pressure that changes from standing to a […]
High Blood Pressure: Initial Investigations
You may wonder why your high blood pressure was not diagnosed until you had to have a medical for your new insurance policy. This is probably because you had not had your blood pressure measured for some years. Like you, many people with high blood pressure have no symptoms at all. The only way to […]