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Diabetics warned about stroke risk from high blood pressure
May 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm
A new survey by Diabetes UK has found over half of people with the condition have uncontrolled high blood pressure, putting them at high risk of developing complications or suffering a stroke. For someone without diabetes, their blood pressure should … Continue reading
Know your Numbers Week: Should blood pressure be checked at home?
September 23, 2011 at 10:09 am
It’s not unusual to feel a little anxious in the doctor’s surgery – but could these temporary nerves be affecting our blood pressure readings?
Ask the Doctor: What you asked at our live health chat with Dr Martin Bell
September 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Have you ever wondered why too much salt can cause high blood pressure? Wanted to know what a normal cholesterol level was? Or maybe you’ve questioned just how healthy a home-made Chinese stir fry really is? These were just a … Continue reading
Introducing our live health discussions, featuring Know Your Numbers Week 2011
August 26, 2011 at 8:46 am
Height, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels…..there’s a whole range of numbers to remember when it comes to keeping healthy. And with our new live health discussions launching on the 12 September, you can now ask resident health expert Dr … Continue reading
Exam time and high blood pressure: AXA PPP Expert Dr Martin Bell explains
June 20, 2011 at 11:01 am
From late night study sessions to the nerves you experience waiting for those all-important results, exam time can be stressful for some – and in some cases this can have an impact on health. Tiredness, appetite loss and mood swings … Continue reading
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