Blood pressure monitors have been in use for a long time now, but different devices provide different readings. Among the various health problems, blood pressure variations and related problems are some of the most serious. In order to study and evaluate a patient’s general condition or cardiac condition, some treatment schedules ask for a round-the-clock […]
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Blood Pressure Tips For Diabetics
You should be receiving regular blood pressure checks if you have long term chronic illness. If you want to check it more often than you go to the doctor, you can purchase a monitoring device that lets you measure blood pressure. There are different kinds to choose from. Two of those are the aneroid and […]
The link between home blood pressure monitoring and the risk of stroke or heart attack.
A new study finds that the best way to predict your risk of stroke or heart attack due to high blood pressure is through systematic monitoring at home rather than periodic checks in the doctor’s office, new research suggests. Dr. Henry Black, Immediate Past President American Society of Hypertension discusses the study and the implications. […]
SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc. To Host Third Health Awareness Day in the Walden Galleria Mall
Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2005 SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc., a financial services company committed to the financial empowerment of all people, will host its third Health Awareness Day tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Walden Galleria Mall in Buffalo, New York. […]
Warner Robins Men’s Health Fair
Lowe Toyota was part of the Houston Men’s Health Fair, that brought together local Highschool Football Coaches and the Houston Healthcare team to do blood pressure, glucose testing and cholesterol checks for men. We had prizes and giveaways and fun ! As you can tell, Gina knows the right questions to ask! Video Rating: 0 […]
Blood Pressure Checks Important to Identify Possible High Blood Pressure, Risk Stroke Heart Failure
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. 20% of people with high blood pressure do not know they have it, including an increasing number of children and young people. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart failure and kidnet failure. Dr. Knotresha Stewart describes the importance of monitoring your blood pressure […]
Cover the Uninsured Week, 2011
On Sunday, March 5, 2011, dozens of OHSU students volunteered their time to provide free health screenings for Oregonians who are uninsured as part of the annual student-led Cover the Uninsured Week. The Health Screening Fair offered blood pressure checks, general medical exams, diabetes screening, haircuts and dental exams Almost 300 people received services that […]
Healthy Senior Fair – Funfest 09
This health fair for senior citizens offers free services provided by Kingsport Senior House, Amedisys Home Healthcare, Holston Medical Group, Mobile Images, Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Max Medicine Specialties. This is a multi-organization outreach to provide health services to senior citizens at no cost, plus entertainment, refreshments, games and prizes. The health fair provides […]