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What is a ‘blood pressure’ reading? The heart pumps the blood that moves around your body. Arteries are blood vessels that take the blood pumped from the heart to the rest of your body. The force at which the blood pushes against the walls of of the arteries is known as ‘Blood Pressure’. The blood…
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Smoking Overview Smoking is linked to serious health problems because it harms almost every organ in the body. It is linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, different cancers, cardiovascular disease, chronic coughing, diabetes, death, etc. It also increases the risk of tuberculosis and diseases of the immune system. Secondhand smoke also causes the above diseases…
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It is important to note that different things work for different people, it is best to try and see what works for you and stick to that. Some people will need to get medication, but the focus of this article is promoting sleep without medication. Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list and is for…
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The use of E-cigarettes is down among high school students in 2023 – Article by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Safety Alert issued by Hearn Kirkwood on undeclared soy and milk in various croissant sandwiches – Article by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pharmacies in Georgia are preparing to…
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Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, dyslipidemia and many more. The initial approach to losing weight is lifestyle modification which means focusing on diet AND exercise. This must be done consistently over a long period to see the benefits. Exercise increases metabolism in the body and…
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