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High Blood Pressure in Today's Time!

When too much force is applied by the blood against the blood vessel’s wall, the condition is known as high blood pressure. According to medical guidelines, blood pressure higher than 130/80 mmHg is considered to be high. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure can be measured using a BP check machine .   While having high BP for a short duration can be a normal response to situations involving stress or intense exercise, a proper diagnosis and treatment are required if the problem persists or leads to other problems. If you fall in the 130/80 range, reducing your blood pressure can also protect you from strokes, heart attacks, eye disease, kidney disease, and cognitive decline. It is a well-documented fact that high blood pressure can be due to poor lifestyle choices. A few lifestyle changes can lower blood pressure as much as pills can.  The good news is that not major overhauls are required to bring improvements in blood pressure. It’s the small steps that ad...

Things you should know about laryngeal cancer

Throat cancers or laryngeal cancer is a rare type of cancer that grows in the organs used for swallowing, speaking, and breathing. Most commonly this cancer is sighted in the throat itself, the channel starting from right behind your nose and reaching all the way to your neck. This area is called the "pharynx." The rest start in the "larynx." Such diseases tend to spread to other parts of the body quickly. In such cases, chemotherapy through IV cannula or radiation may be given. This is why immediate attention is required. It will help to treat it easily and keep a good quality of life. Once spread, it can have a huge impact on one’s lifestyle and also be fatal at times. What are the symptoms of laryngeal cancer? Laryngeal cancer gives away many symptoms. Make sure not to miss or ignore them: ·          -  persistent cough ·          -  Hoarseness ·          -...