Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What does a 183/100 blood pressure mean? Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of one’s cardiovascular health. When readings soar to levels like 183/100, it’s a clear sign of a serious medical condition known as a hypertensive crisis. This condition manifests when an individual’s blood pressure readings consistently exceed the 180/120 ... Xem chi tiết
Blog
Hypertension: the Silent Killer
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known as the silent killer. It’s the number one risk factor for stroke, and people with high blood pressure at a greater risk for having a heart attack. Unfortunately, one out of every three adults in the United States has it. Many people mistakenly believe that high blood pressure is more common among men, but HBP is an equal opportunity disease. Beginning at age 65, women are actually ... Xem chi tiết
HPV Testing
How are HPV tests and Pap tests different? An HPV test looks for cervical HPV infection. It detects high-risk types of HPV that are more likely to cause pre-cancers and cancers of the cervix. But an HPV test cannot detect pre-cancer or cancer itself. A Pap test is used to find cell changes or abnormal cells in the cervix. A Pap test cannot detect HPV. Both the HPV and Pap test are usually done during a speculum exam. Another ... Xem chi tiết
5 Bite Diet: Effective way to shed kilos in a week
New Delhi: Imagine shedding all those extra kilos without even compromising on any of your favourite food. Doesn't it sound like a dream come true? Well, it is now possible with this '5 Bite Diet.' This fad diet promises notable weight loss while allowing you to eat all your desired food. Considered as an alternative to weight loss surgery, this diet is becoming sensation due to its easy-to-follow rules and quick outcomes. ... Xem chi tiết
This woman went on a raw diet for 123 days and the results are stunning
Meenal went on a raw vegan diet to lose weight. Meenal Jaiswal, a freelance photographer and traveller from Mumbai went on a raw vegan diet. This is her story of willpower, determination and dedication she showcased to lose weight and help her get better and a happier version of herself. There are people amongst us who don't have to put up a fight with the lard and can manage to stay slim with minimal efforts. Probably their ... Xem chi tiết
Label: BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, extended release
5.1 Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs. Suicide is ... Xem chi tiết
1000 Steps Walking Track, Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne, Australia
1000 Steps Walking Track / Kokoda Memorial Trail The 1000 Steps / Kokoda Memorial track was built in the early 1900s, as a memorial and reminder of the famous Thousand Steps track in Papua New Guinea, location of the World War 2 battle in 1942. The Thousand Steps-Kokoda memorial walk is the busiest hike in the Dandenong Ranges. It is a stunning walk, steep, narrow and not quite 1000 steps. Many people use the track as a ... Xem chi tiết
Blood Pressure 155/76 mmHg: What Does It Indicate?
Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What is isolated systolic hypertension (ISH)? ISH is a form of blood pressure disorder that affects 1-5% of the population based on demographics, while it affects more than 15% of the elderly population over 60 years, according to a STATPearl publication by Dr. Jian Liang Tan & Dr. Kshitij Thakur. This condition deviates from general ... Xem chi tiết
District Attorney Ron Freitas Warns About the Dangers of Fentanyl Use in San Joaquin County
Data from San Joaquin County shows that 48 people died from fentanyl overdoses in 2021. The fentanyl overdose death rate in 2021 was 20 times higher than in 2018. Over half the victims were between 14-35 years old. The trend of fentanyl deaths among young people are a result of the substance being found in false prescription painkillers bought off the street. Because of fentanyl’s highly addictive nature, it’s become popular ... Xem chi tiết
7-Day Diet Weight Loss Cabbage Soup
“How I lose 10 pounds in 7 days with this cabbage soup diet AKA Military diet!” Watch me make this cabbage soup from start to finish! 2020 update: Yes! I am still using this cabbage soup to give me a jump-start to weight loss. I HATE it! But I LOVE IT! It helps that the soup is delicious, though! I’m going to Disneyland next week and decided that I didn’t want to take my muffin top with me, especially since I have this cute ... Xem chi tiết