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Articles related to "Diastolic"
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure Blood pressure is measured by listening for Karotkoff's sounds as the blood surges through the arteries. blood pressure • how to take a blood pressure • bp • systolic • diastolic
Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure, usually does not show symptoms. Blood pressure check, along with changes in diet and lifestyle, are therefore important. hypertension • blood pressure check • heart attack & stroke • sphygmomanometer reading • atherosclerosis of arteries
Bolstering Your Blood Pressure Maintaining healthy blood pressure is an important aspect of healthy living. As we age, our blood pressure may begin to rise. This silent killer can be managed effectively with a combination of diet, exercise and stress reduction. Failer to do so can result in a serious compromise of our over all health. This article gives you good, pratical advice on how to bolster healthy blood pressure. blood pressure • stress reduction • exercise • emotions • meditation
Heart Failure Meds Maybe you should be taking cheaper heart medication. A new study suggests that one of the oldest and least expensive medications could keep you out of the hospital. heart disease • medication • big pharma • cheaper • hospital stay
Physics of Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are a fundamental diagnostic tool for health care professionals. What is the physics behind blood pressure? blood pressure • physics • systolic blood pressure • diastolic blood pressure • high blood pressure
Pumping Heart This is the first of a series on the heart derived from an assignment on "The Work of the Heart" I had written. heart • physiology • anoxia • acidosis • heterometric
Spinal Alignment And Hypertension A keen physician noticed that many of his hypertensive patients decreased their high blood pressure by visiting their chiropractor. high blood pressure and the neck • bllod pressure and neck alignment • blood pressure and neck adjustments • high blood pressure and neck alignment • c1 vertebrae hypertension
Hypertension Hypertension, a serious medical disorder, affects more than 60 million Americans in the United States as well as people in other industrialized nations. This is an overview of the disease, providing key elements, risk factors, and what can be done to help control it. hypertension • high blood pressure • ace-inhibitors • calcium channel blockers • risk factors
Congestive Heart Failure There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart. congestive heart failure • heart failure • difficulty breathing • leg swelling • weight gain
Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system. hyperthyroidism • heart disease • cardiovascular • palpitations • cardiac arrythmias
Active Kids Avoid Hypertension A study published by the American Heart Association proves the benefits of childhood exercise by showing active kids have lower blood pressure. childhood hypertension • hypertension treatment • lower blood pressure • children's exercise • high blood pressure
High Blood Pressure Once hypertension starts it usually lasts a lifetime. This article will show simple ways to help prevent or control high blood pressure. high blood pressure • hypertension • blood pressure • high • systolic
Thyroid Disease Cardiac changes occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. A new study shows that mild subclinical hypothyroidism doubles the risk of congestive heart failure. hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism • autoimmune • thyroid disease • thyrotoxicosis
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Every pregnant woman should know the signs and symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension and how to possibly prevent it. pregnancy • induced • hypertension • birth • high
Exercise with Hypertension What is Hypertension and what recommendations are there for exercise? hypertension • blood pressure • exercise • acsm
Stress and Pregnancy The impact of stress upon pregnancy and practical stress reduction techniques. stress • pregnancy • prenatal • antenatal
A Healthy Heart A healthy heart is desired by everyone, and no matter what physical condition you currently find yourself in it is attainable by following nutritional guidelines. heart • nutrition • healthy heart • cholesterol • garlic
Battle of the Booze: New Medications Researchers find new medications to combat alcohol abuse as well as to reduce the physical, mental and social symptoms among alcoholics fighting their addiction. alcoholism • alcohol abuse • alcohol addiction • topiramate • naltrexone
Cardiac function curve. Cardiac function, factors controlling. cardiac function curve • frank-starling • physiology • right atrium • central venous pressure
Treating Chronic Lymphedema Part 2 Part 2 of article about another method for treating Chronic Lymphedema chronic lymphedema • circulator boot • foot
Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention Strategies Reducing the risk based on genetic predisposition, vascular and lifestyle factors may hold the key to successful prevention of progressive loss of memory and faculties. alzheimer's disease prevention • canadian consensus conference on dementia • apolipoprotein e gene (apoe) • sortilin-related receptor 1 gene(sorl1) • hypertension
Better Health in Minutes Things you can do to improve your health. womens health • sleep • exercise • folic acid • weight
Here's To Your Health! Studies show that pets cane be the best medicine! stress • pets • animal-human bond
How to Lower Blood Pressure If your blood pressure reading is "elevated", don't panic. Instead, consider it a wake-up call to improve your health before it's too late. elevated blood pressure • high blood pressure • hypertension • lowering blood pressue • how to lower blood pressure
Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. hypothyroidism • cardiac risk thyroid • heart problems hypothyroidism • atherosclerosis • atherosclerosis hypothyroidism
Meditation Might Improve CV Health Learning to meditate deeply might be the answer to controlling high blood pressure, according to researchers who analysed 107 studies on stress reduction and meditation. transcendental meditation to lower blood pressure • meditation and cv health • tm as effective as diet or exercise • transcendental meditation effective in lowering hi • meta-analysis of meditation and relaxation studies
My Breasts - My Poison: Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of articles detailing my own personal story of what silicone breast implants can do. (The fifth article continues on April 28.) I hope you'll read the complete series and look for the soon to be released book, From BIGGER to BATTERED BREASTS, by J.L. Morgan and K. D. Welsh, published by ARROSE BOOKS. With advertising about breast augmentation on the rise, we are sad to say that the silicone breast implant issue is not dead! This dreadful and dangerous surgery is still a very big industry and continues to grow in popularity, especially with the young woman. Brazil boasts that it provides the largest number of these surgical procedures in the world. Why must women measure their worth or physical appearance by the size of their breasts? They just don't realize that in their effort to increase their bust size, more and more women are subjecting themselves to untold risk. breast • implants • silicone • augmentation • enlargement
Sauna--Its History and Benefits Saunas add the finishing touch to your hydrotherapy session, facial, or massage. Step into the sauna and make your spa visit complete. spa • saunas • relaxation • endorphins • inflammation
Does Drinking Coffee Make You Fat? People usually drink coffee for the jolting perk the caffeine buzz coffee is famous for, but did you know that coffee can actually rob you of energy and make you fat? coffee makes you fat • coffee as a drug • weight gain • caffeinated beverages • hypothyroidism
Heart Murmurs and Valvular Disease Heart murmurs are often a sign of diseased heart valves or other cardiac disease. What does a physician hear when evaluating murmurs? heart murmurs • valvular disease • aortic stenosis • aortic regurgitation • mitral stenosis
Seasonal Allergy Relief Herbal relief for seasonal allergies. herbal remedies • botanical • holistic • allergies • colds
The Power of Prayer and Spirituality Prayer and spiritual practice can be every bit as powerful as conventional medicine, and you don't need approval from your HMO. depression • prayer • spirituality • healing • koenig
Massage at the Office Can Massage Therapy improve work production and boost employee morale in the office? Is bodywork the answer to absenteeism and occupational stress? corporate massage therapy • bodywork for workplace stress • chair massage at the office • therapeutic touch for employees • improve work productivity with massage
Two Key Indicators of Recovery and Restoration: Your Heart Rate and Your Blood Pressure Two key medical indicators of whether or not you are overtraining and heading for illness, and whether or not you have let your body recover enough so that it benefits from the training runs you do, rather than be destoyed by your efforts. These are your heart rate (pulse) and your blood pressure, so you need to know haow and where to measure them - and where to buy what you will need! |
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