What is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force at which blood pumps from the heart into the arteries. A normal blood pressure reading is...
17 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the “silent killer” for good reason. It has no symptoms, but it’s a major risk for heart...
A Mom’s Guide to Pediatric Vital Signs
Overview
In many respects, children aren’t “little adults.” This is true when it comes to vital signs. Vital signs, or vitals for short, are...
Dead Sea Mud: Benefits and Uses
Overview
The Dead Sea is a salt water lake in the Middle East, located between Israel and Jordan. The geographical features of the Dead Sea — including...
The 20 Best Foods for People With Kidney Problems
Kidney disease is a common problem affecting about 10% of the world’s population (1).
The kidneys are small but powerful bean-shaped organs that perform...
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