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Blood pressure Defined

The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle. It's measurement is recorded by two numbers. The first (systolic pressure) is measured after the heart contracts and is highest. The second (diastolic pressure) is measured before the heart contracts and lowest. A blood pressure cuff is used to measure the pressure. Elevation of blood pressure is called "hypertension.").

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Babies need to bulk up

Published August 28, 2008, 1:49 am, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

While infant mortality rates have declined with advances in medical care, one important indicator of a baby's health hasn't improved. Babies born in Central Massachusetts are as likely to be underweight as they were eight years ago, according to state figures.

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Asbestos: The lies that killed

Published August 28, 2008, 1:24 am, The New Statesman

Asbestos, now banned in the EU, kills up to 4,000 people a year in the UK alone. In this exclusive report, Ed Howker reveals how the industry hid the truth for decades and why the death toll will certainly continue to rise

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Steps Can Lower Risks Of Eye Disease

Published August 28, 2008, 1:08 am, The Morning News

Wouldn't it be great if we could pick our parents? Unfortunately, family history can't be chosen so we have to do the best we can with what we were given. That applies to conditions of the eye like macular degeneration and even in a broader sense, diabetes. A genetic tendency has been shown for both conditions but can occur without it, too.

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Guest commentary: Adopt healthy habits to turn back clock

Published August 28, 2008, 12:34 am, The Sacramento Bee

Middle-age Americans today report poorer health, more pain and more difficulty with everyday tasks than older Americans did at the same age. Jason Eberhart-Phillips

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Health Summary

Published August 27, 2008, 10:24 pm, Savannah Morning News

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Health and fitness

Published August 27, 2008, 10:07 pm, Daily Herald

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line.

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Wayne County health fair today in Wayne

Published August 27, 2008, 10:07 pm, Detroit News

The Wayne County Department of Public Health will hold a fair at 10 a.m. today inside its headquarters, 33030 Van Born Road in Wayne.

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State fines fat workers

Published August 27, 2008, 9:56 pm, WorldNet Daily

Obese workers in Alabama are facing a state-imposed ultimatum: Lose the fat or pay a monthly fine. Health insurance for the state's 37,527 employees is currently free, and it will continue to be for healthy workers.

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Industry Insider: Merck's Vioxx cloud begins to clear

Published August 27, 2008, 9:24 pm, The Star-Ledger

Wall Street doesn't like surprises -- or major court battles that pit companies against consumers -- which explains why Merck is still getting credit for crafting a surprise ending to the massive Vioxx court battle late last year.

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Natural Solutions to Fall Allergies

Published August 27, 2008, 9:12 pm, The Capital

Meadow Hill Wellness will present natural health solutions to fall allergies at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Whole Foods Market, 2504 Solomons Island Road. This lecture is free. For registration and information, call 410-263-0411.

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