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High Blood Pressure: Causes, Effects, Treatment – P

Placeholder This is really straightforward. Causes: hardening of the arteries; which is caused by cholesterol (to oversimplify); which is caused by…..we’ll get to that. Effects: stroke or heart attack, eventually. Treatment: meds, we’ll get into the details. Also lose weight. Prevention: attack the cholesterol problem by diet or meds(statins).

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COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – P

Introduction: [note: the below is a placeholder until I write the real article. It is AI-assisted, it is dry but mildly informative. ] COPD is a chronic lung disease characterized by obstructed airflow from the lungs. The two primary forms of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis, both of which contribute to breathing difficulties and

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Insulin Resistance and the A1c Test

In an increasingly health-conscious society, understanding our body’s mechanisms is more critical than ever. Particularly concerning blood sugar management, understanding terms like glucose, insulin, glycogen, and insulin resistance is crucial. This blog aims to break down these concepts and shed light on a significant health metric – the A1C test. The Basics: Glucose, Insulin and

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