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Cigarette smoking exposes you to nicotine and other chemicals that can increase your blood pressure and lead to hypertension. Learn why and what happens if you quit.

Ireland has a serious problem with high blood pressure. Our rates are among the highest in the world, and we have a poor ...

The tech used my right arm hanging down at my side, asking questions the whole time. In addition, the cuff was on my arm ...

Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.

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Use a watch and see how far you can run in 12 minutes on a flat surface (ideally, a track), maintaining as steady a pace as possible while covering as much distance as possible. Then plug your result ...

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level can reduce your disease risk and give you more energy. These 15 habits help keep ...