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Discover the Surprising Health Benefits of Donating Blood
It can save lives. The American Red Cross estimates that one blood donation can save up to three lives. In the ...
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For an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading, Position Your Arm This Way
A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes ...
FDA's promised guidance on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias, say experts
The patient was in his 60s, an African American man with emphysema. The oximeter placed on his fingertip registered well ...
Healthy Blood Pressure Changes With Age — Here's What's Normal For Each Age Group
Arteries get stiffer, causing blood pressure to go up,” they add. That’s true even for very health and heart-conscious people ...
Knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life
"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...
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Everyday Pain Relief: High Blood Pressure
"People with high blood pressure don't know the risks of taking some of these painkillers," says Nieca Goldberg, MD, a cardiologist and spokesperson for the American Heart Association. "They ...