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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - Poor Results
Well so far I've been disappointed. I've used it now for several months - generally about 5 times a week for 12-15 minutes each time. I check my blood pressure about 3-4 times a day as well. My BP goes down a bit for the hour or so after I...
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Best way to control low bp
Topic - Low BP
Q: What is the best way to control low blood pressure? A: The most common cause of low blood pressure, especially when you stand up, is inadequate fluid intake. Most people fail to drink on a daily basis the six to eight glasses of water that are recommended. More serious low blood pressure occurs with acute blood loss.
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Women's Heart Rate Helps Detect Health Risks
Topic - Women's Heart Rate Helps Detect Health Risks
(Reuters) Measuring a woman's heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease, giving doctors a simple, inexpensive way to monitor health risks, researchers said on Wednesday. The study published in the British Medical Journal showed that postmenopausal women who had the highest resting heart rate were 26 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease than those with the lowest rates. Read more
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