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The Salem VA Medical Center has notified 805 veterans who were seen in a Danville outpatient clinic to return for blood pressure ... the 139/89 reading would be entered into the record because ...
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Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking ...
It was a bright Thursday evening when I pulled into the gravel driveway of a tucked-away workshop in the heart of Offaly.
Blood pressure tends to increase as people get older. See how systolic and diastolic pressure change with age and affect ...
“The blood pressure cuff can stimulate the vascular resistance and you can get higher and higher blood pressure readings.” ...
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure, but some workouts are more effective than others.
Monitoring your blood pressure at home not only helps you know if your treatment is working, but it can also alert you if your hypertension is worsening. Tips for getting a reliable reading ...
(It's important to note that any blood pressure reading above 180 systolic — top number — or 120 diastolic, is considered a hypertensive crisis and you should seek medical care immediately.) ...
They’ve always been a resource center for the community, and a new program in New Hampshire is letting libraries add one more ...
It’s not always easy to make a habit of taking your blood pressure medication, but it’s vital that you do. If you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, medications can help ...