Blood pressure is the forces in the bodies’ arteries when the heart beats and when the heart is at rest. Systolic pressure is when the heart beats and diastolic pressure is when it is at rest. Blood pressure is measures in millimeters of mercury. When taken the systolic number is always written on top of the diastolic number.
It is important that you test your cholesterol every few months to make sure that it is at a healthy level. The procedure that is used to test the cholesterol is called fasting lipoprotein profile. This test is done after a 12 hour period of not consuming any liquids, foods, or medications of any kind.
Doctors recommend that anyone who is over the age of 20 take this test every 5 year. The results of the test is based on four different things; HDl, LDL, total blood cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
Cholesterol is something that many of us have to be careful because of the crazy and hectic lifestyle that we live. Many of us will grab meals that are quick and also not healthy to our bodies despite how good they might taste.
Cholesterol is a soft, fatty substance that can be found in the bodies’ bloodstream and is important in the normal function of cells within the body. Cholesterol found in the blood originates from two main sources - dietary (through things we eat) and liver production.
The Central District Health Department released a statement concerning the mosquito spraying that they will be doing over the summer:
Grand Island -Beginning this week the Central District Health Department will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes. With recent rains and flooding the mosquito numbers have increased and now warrant the need for control. The spraying will be conducted during the early morning and late evening hours when mosquitoes are most likely to be out. The spraying can only be conducted when there are perfect weather conditions and notices will be made whenever possible.
Many of us have grown used to drinking soda and we don’t even think twice about giving it to our children. To us it is like drinking tea or juice – but it is time that we start cutting back on soda as well as most carbonated drinks. New studies show that carbonated drinks can harm your bones.
3 reasons to think before you drink: