Every time I see the doctor, my visit always starts with a step onto the scales followed by a check of my blood pressure. I've never paid too much attention to the these mundane tasks. In fact, I'm usually more interested in my weight than my blood pressure. I guess it's because my weight sometimes fluctuates while my blood pressure is never a concern. It's always where it needs to be. However, when I had the flu last month, I visited my doctor to make sure I didn't have pneumonia. Luckily, I...