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Cancer deaths fall, but prevention still lags behind

Written by alex on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 in High Blood Pressure.

Cancer deaths fall, but prevention still lags behind
( ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation ) Although overall mortality from cancer is decreasing in the European Union, its incidence increased by almost 20 percent, from 2.1 million new cases in 2002 to 2.5 million in 2008, says a special issue of the European Journal of Cancer (the official journal of ECCO — the European CanCer Organisation) on cancer prevention, published today. The current …

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Omron HEM 907XL IntelliSense Professional Digital BP Monitor

Written by alex on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 in High Blood Pressure.

  • Automatic cuff inflation and deflation eliminates the need to predetermine inflation level setting
  • Average mode measures up to three readings and averages the total, for a more accurate measurement
  • Greater choice of arm cuff circumferences with four cuff sizes included — small, medium, large and extra-large
  • Reliable power supply through included AC adapter or rechargeable battery pack

Product DescriptionClinically validated for accuracy, Omron IntelliSense Professional Digital Blood Pressure Monitor is designed for clinical use in professional setting including a physician’s office, hospital, or other point of care environment.
$554.00

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Overweight and obese make up majority in Ontario, study finds

Written by alex on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 in High Blood Pressure.

Overweight and obese make up majority in Ontario, study finds
New analysis of a landmark health survey by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute shows that 70 percent of Ontario adults are either overweight or obese, and have a strong prevalence of high blood pressure that could lead to heart attack or stroke.

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No bird stomach? Healthy Arctic diet offered

Written by alex on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 in High Blood Pressure.

No bird stomach? Healthy Arctic diet offered
EDMONTON – Northern aboriginals aren’t eating as much ptarmigan stomach as their grandparents did. Caribou guts and bear liver aren’t for Sunday dinner so much anymore, either.

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  • Wrist blood pressure monitor with 2 x 60 reading memory for 1 or 2 users
  • Advanced average function: Overall average and AM/PM average to detect morning hypertension. Also indicates date and time
  • Hypertension indicator
  • Irregular heartbeat detection
  • Comes with PC software, USB transfer cable, 2 batteries and a Lifetime Warranty

Product DescriptionThe WS-380PC Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor uses Zewa’s exclusive PI SystemTM (Personalized Inflation System) which provides faster, more comfortable & more accurate reading. Simply wrap the cuff around your wrist & press the START/STOP button. at seconds youre BP and pulse are displayed on an easy to read large LCD display along with date & time measurement was taken. this unique BP monitor also categorizes each reading into normal, pre-hypertensive & hypertensive readings, giving you an simple to understand indication if your BP is too high. it automatically stores two x 60 readings for two users. WS-380PC also includes Zewa’s new advanced average function averaging every readings & every AM/PM readings to detect morning hypertension. WS-380PC includes an easy to use PC software. Simply transfer all readings to youre computer and the software will analyze rest. all graphs & spreadsheets can be printed or E-Mailed to physician giving you complete control.
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I am 56 years old, currently on medication for Hypertension & diabetes. Still working, but work is rather stressful & thought of resigning. Any advice?

  • Accurate measurement of blood pressure (Systolic and Diastolic) with pulse reading display
  • Memory and Recording of mearurements with date and time
  • Automatic inflation and Intelligent deflation, comfortable
  • Low Power, automatic power off
  • Large LCD Display and easy to read

Product DescriptionFDA Approved Accurate automatic Blood Pressure & pulse monitor with memory storage for tracking trend about blood pressure

SFO HealthyLife Wrist BP Monitor

Very convenient for home monitoring and continuos monitoring

Comes with Nice Hard Travel Case

Memory function to store upto 80 readings

Free Travel Case

Low Power with automatic power off

Automatic inflation and deflation of cuff

Large LCD for simple viewing with date & time

Measures BP & Pulse Rate with display about date and time

Stores measurements with date and time

Automatic Inflation of the wrist cuff & smart deflation after recording reading

Very accurate and reliable

Fuzzy logic

Memory recalls function of previous measurements

Automatic Power off

large LCD Display

easy to use and portable

Method of measurement: Oscillometric

Low Battery and Error indicators

Blood Pressure Measurement in mmHg or Kpa. (Option)

Dimensions: 2. 9 x 2. 8 x 1 inch

Black & white display
$31.99

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Panasonic EW3152A Upper Arm BP Monitor

Written by alex on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 in High Blood Pressure.

  • Blood pressure monitor is lightweight and portable
  • Quickly and accurate one-touch blood pressure and pulse rate measurements
  • Large LCD panel displays .75 inch blood pressure and pulse rate readings
  • Color confirmation system shows if readings fall in hypertension, pre-hypertension, or normal range
  • Measures 9.4 x 9.6 x 7.9 inches (WxHxD); 4.6 pounds

Product DescriptionThe Panasonic EW3152A has no cuff to wrap, just insert you’re arm. Elbow support & adjustable angle assures correct & comfortable use. Body movement detector eliminates inaccurate readings. monitor lights up if movement is detected, alerting you to stop moving or your reading will not proceed. Automatic memory feature allows you to capture 90 readings (x 2 persons), & save them to track the readings over time. EW3152A utilizes 3-color lighting system to indicate if your reading falls into a Hypertension, Pre-hypertension or Normal range. With just one touch of start button, monitor auto inflates for fast, easy measurements. the EW3152A comes with four AA Alkaline batteries, & includes an AC adaptor for ‘in the box’ power. the big LCD display panel shows both Blood Pressure readings and pulse rate displayed simultaneously with an orange backlight for easy visibility. Sensors detect & isolate only essential pulse oscillation through digital filter technology, eliminating another noise factors, leading to fast and reliable measurements. Call our 24-hour, toll-free hotline run by Panasonic at 1-800-338-0552, and if theyre is a problem, we will exchange the product hassle free!Amazon. com Product DescriptionThe Panasonic EW3152A Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor lets you measure your Blood Pressure whenever & wherever you wish. it-is ideal since anyone who wants or needs to keep careful track about their BP over period of time. You can trust Panasonic healthy living products to help you monitor you’re physical health at comfort of your own home. their range of Blood Pressure monitors are among the most popular on market because they’re reliable, easy-to-use, and accurate. Panasonic EW3152A delivers accurate, clinically-proven Blood Pressure readings in the comfort of your own home. View larger. Elbow support & adjustable angle ensures correct use. Press the start button to inflate cuff. large LCD panel displays Blood Pressure & pulse readings. simple to Use With just one touch of start button, monitor auto inflates for quick, easy measurements. Featuring two-person memory, which means two different people can save theyre results, this monitor is designed for ease & comfort. There’s no cuff to wrap; you simply insert either arm to take you’re measurements. Elbow support and adjustable angle assures correct & comfortable use. the large LCD panel displays 0. 75 inch BP & pulse rate readings with an orange backlight for easy visibility. the three-color confirming system clearly displays some your BP in color-coded numbers that are clear & easy to read. After use, monitor turns off with one touch & the cuff easily folds into the built-in storage case for added convenience. Panasonic EW3152A Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor has an AC adapter & runs on 4 AA batteries, which are included. How this Works the DFT (Digital Filter Technology) uses sensor to detect and isolate only essential pulse oscillation, which helps eliminate other noise factors & leads to quick & reliable measurements. it also helps avoid over-tightening of the cuff. the monitor lights up if you are moving during a reading, alerting you to fact that you’re reading will not proceed unless you become still. automatic memory feature allows you to capture save readings for two different individuals, making it easy to keep track of your results. Color Confirmation System Thanks to color confirmation system, It’s easy to read and interpret your results. the monitor uses a three color light system to indicate if your reading falls in hbp, pre-hypertension or normal range. for the Systolic measurement, red indicates Hypertension (over 140); yellow indicates pre-hypertension (130-139); & green indicates readings in the normal range (under 129). What’s in the Box Panasonic EW3152A Blood Pressure monitor, AC adaptor, BP log book, four AA batteries, & operating instructions. Compare Panasonic Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
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Researchers find hair cortisol level can assess chronic stress in heart attack
Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks.

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