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Stress & Blood Pressure: should we be concerned?

The actress and comedian Lily Tomlin is credited with saying, "for fast-acting relief, try slowing down." Sound advice, especially as stress is known to have an adverse effect on health. We know some of the mechanisms of stress but others are less clear. For example, work stress and general anxiety conspire to make us feel tense but what exactly... Read moreChevron
posted 01/20/2011, comments (0)|
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Noise Increases Blood Pressure During Sleep

  Sleep, once considered the time for restoration and recuperation, is under assault from noise pollution. New research has revealed that any ‘noise event’ above 35 decibels causes an increase in blood pressure, even when the person is asleep. Five thousand volunteers living near major European airports had their blood... Read moreChevron
posted 02/15/2008, comments (0)|

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