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About one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure.Your blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, which is abbreviated as mm Hg. There are two numbers involved in the measurement:Systolic blood pressure. The top number represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats.Diastolic blood pressure. The bottom number represents the pressure in your blood vessels between beats, when your heart is resting.Your blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. The narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.Blood pressure...

High blood pressure — this is a common problem. To ignore such a condition is quite difficult, so many people are turning to the help of doctors. But, as practice shows, the use of medications with high blood pressure is not always required. If you resort to proven ways it is possible to achieve a good result at home.Traditional methods for the treatment of hypertension and heart disease with the right approach can give quite a noticeable effect. The main thing - to undertake them at an early stage of the disease.If you run such a complicated problem, it is...

Get more sleep — for the whole houseSleep trouble isn’t just an adult problem; kids have trouble getting to sleep, too. And they usually keep their parents up with them! Bedtime can become a battle when little bodies don’t abide by the clock. Here are 10 tips to learn how to win the fight.1. Set an individualized bedtimeSchool-age children need between 9 and 11 hours of sleep each night, but there’s a lot of variability in sleep needs and patterns. Most kids have patterns that don’t change much, no matter what you do. An early riser will still get up early even...

Brightens skin tonePersimmon contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, all of which are very beneficial to the skin. Vitamin C and E are particularly helpful in brightening the skin tone. They add some moisture and brightness to the skin; reason why these vitamins are found in many skin creams.Moisturizes the skinAdding some moisture to your skin is essential in preventing skin dryness. Thankfully, nourishing and moisturizing your skin doesn’t require a whole lot of investment. With just a persimmon, yolk, and honey, you can change the looks of your skin in no time. You might be surprised by the...

If you aren't already a green tea drinker, you're sure to become one now. This soothing hot beverage packs some seriously impressive health benefits - here's what you should know. From reducing heart disease and cancer risk to promoting weight loss and blood sugar control, tea is recognized for much more than its ability to soothe, refresh, and restore. Though this poses the question - are all teas created equal? Is green tea superior? What about matcha? Here, we give you the low-down on why we have the hots for tea. Green Tea and Antioxidants Tea is brewed from the...