Tips and Resources
A Simple Guide to Choosing a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Posted by Mark Beaton on
Over 7.5 million Canadian’s have hypertension (high blood pressure). Frequently called “the silent killer”, most of us learn we have hypertension from our family doctors because there are no symptoms or pain to warn us we have the condition.
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- Tags: Blood Pressure Measurements, Blood Pressure Monitors, Covid-19, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Irregular Heartbeat Detection, Masked Hypertension, Proper Cuff Sizing, Screen for AFIB at home, Self-Monitoring, White Coat Hypertension
Take the First Steps toward a Longer and Healthier Life
Posted by Mark Beaton on
September is “Self Improvement Month”, who knew?If you are a Baby Boomer, there’s a good chance you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, and 90% of us will develop hypertension over the next number of years.
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Don’t Ignore High Blood Pressure During COVID-19
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After six months into to COVID-19, several studies have revealed people with hypertension are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. In fact, there is mounting evidence that COVID-19 affects the heart, regardless of age and fitness levels of patients. The Center for Disease Control in the US has identified several underlying health conditions that put individuals at higher risk should they contract COVID-19. These include: serious heart diseases, COPD, obesity, cancer, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and people with compromised immune systems¹.
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- Tags: Blood Pressure Measurements, Blood Pressure Monitors, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Self-Monitoring
Self-Monitoring = Lower Blood Pressure and Greater Control
Posted by Mark Beaton on
Whether you have been diagnosed with hypertension (>135mmHg / >85mmHg) or your BP is in the “pre-hypertensive / elevated” range (>120mmHg / 80mmHg) self-monitoring blood pressure at home is highly valuable and clinically preferred to measurements at your doctor’s office…. here’s why.
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The Key to Getting Fit Again – Develop A Routine
Posted by Mark Beaton on
If you’ve ever tried to start an exercise program after years of being on the sideline, you know the first few weeks are extremely tough. Statistically, most of us abandon our initial goals and end up back on the couch within a few weeks. But there are some specific steps you can take to break through and overcome getting stalled during your first month.
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