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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE/HYPERTENSION WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is made with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. This is called systolic blood pressure. Blood pressure is also affected by the size of the […]
All body fluids from a person infected (or suspected of being infected) with HIV should be considered potentially infectious. HIV may be transmitted: (1) by needles or sharp instruments contaminated with blood or body fluids and not properly sterilized; (2) by contact between open wounds, broken skin (for example caused by dermatitis), or mucous membranes […]
1. Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great but don’t worry if you can’t find a large chunk of time to […]
STROKE INFORMATION AND OVERVIEW Stroke also called a brain attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked. Stroke is an emergency and should be treated rapidly at a Comprehensive Stroke Center like Palmars Hospital. The lack of blood supply results in brain cell death and loss of brain function. Without a constant supply […]
