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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - ANS (parasympathetic and sympathetic)
ANS (parasympathetic and sympathetic) nervous systems
One hypothesis for why resperate machine works is that slow breathing is activating in some way the parasympathetic nervous system (strengthening its effects) . On the other hand, it may also be that slow breathing in some way acts on...
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Safe flight travel
Topic - Misc
Q: If I have a high blood pressure, how does a 16 hour overseas flight affect me? Do I need to be worried?
A: Check with your doctor to make sure you don’t have any condition that would make it unsafe for you to fly. Most people with treated high blood pressure can fly overseas without any problems as long as they take their medications as scheduled. On any long flight, it is a good idea to do some seat exercises (click here) and drink enough water.
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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly".
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