Are you doing it all wrong? Last week, researchers in the US reported that holding your arm in the incorrect position when taking your blood pressure could substantially overestimate the reading. Taking blood pressure is a low-tech medical measurement - but the results can be the difference between life or death But first, you may wonder why, in this era …
My father is now entering his 13th week in hospital after a suspected stroke. We hear so much about the need to cut our salt intake to avoid high blood pressure but, in fact, we all need some salt — in the form of sodium — as it’s used by the body for healthy muscle and nerve function. But occasionally …
