Pregnancy is such a blissful time. We do, however know, that many, many things can go wrong or create a complicated health picture during those 9 special months. On the one hand, many women feel it's a time to throw caution to the wind and put up their feet - "no exercise demands on me!!" - and eat the kitchen sink - "If I can't eat everthing I want now, when can I??" The problem with that attitude is that you are:
(a) Not creating a healthy "living environment" for your growing...
Hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects 1 out of every 3 adults in the United States alone. More so, the... Read more »
My little girl is now a month old and when I look at her, I realize she was worth all the pain and suffering I experienced during pregnancy... Read more »
Although high blood pressure affects both men and women, there are a number of concerns particularly relating to women that are worth... Read more »
If you've been told you have high blood pressure you should be thankful for a timely diagnosis. For many people their high blood pressure... Read more »
For the next five months, readers will be able to track Kelsey's progress and find out how she controls her diabetes while pregnant. ... Read more »
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A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful pulse.See also: Heart palpitationsAlternative NamesBounding pulseConsiderationsA bounding pulse can often... Read more »
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Hypertension places stress on several organs (called target organs), including the kidneys, eyes, and heart, causing them to deteriorate over time.... Read more »
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Hypertension is blood pressure that is often higher than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Alternative Names HBP; Blood pressure -... Read more »
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Several classes of drugs are used to treat hypertension.DiureticsDiuretics help the kidneys get rid of excess salt and water. They are the mainstays... Read more »
It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of... Read more »
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