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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure For Each Age

There isn’t a different “normal” blood-pressure number for every adult age. For adults, including older adults, the standard normal category is below 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may rise with age, but that doesn’t make a higher reading automatically normal. (www.heart.org) Blood-pressure ranges for adults Reading Category Below 120/80 Normal 120–129 / below 80 Elevated 130–139 …

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Did you know that eating bananas increases… See more

If the headline is “Did you know that eating bananas increases…”, the missing word matters—viral posts often leave it out to make you click. Bananas can affect several things, but they don’t automatically “increase” one specific health outcome. 🍌 Potassium: Bananas provide potassium, an essential mineral involved in nerve and muscle function and blood-pressure regulation. …

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Everyone Should Unplug This Kitchen Appliance Before Going to Sleep to Prevent a Fire

The headline is partly right but misleading: there isn’t one specific kitchen appliance that everyone must unplug before bed. However, fire-safety authorities do recommend unplugging small appliances when they’re not being used, especially heat-producing appliances. (U.S. Fire Administration) 🔌 The appliance to be especially careful with: toaster A toaster is a good example because it …

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High blood pressure, high cholesterol: Avoid these 3 habits in the morning

The headline “High blood pressure, high cholesterol: avoid these 3 morning habits” is a little sensationalized. There aren’t three specific morning habits that are uniquely dangerous, but some morning choices can work against blood-pressure and cholesterol control. 3 habits worth avoiding 1. Eating a high-salt, highly processed breakfast 🧂 Processed meats, salty packaged foods, instant …