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Saturday, 14 March 2009 |
By Sharyce Arciaga
 High blood pressure is one of the most serious problems today, with reports estimating that more than 50 million Americans suffer from the condition. High blood pressure usually doesn't cause any symptoms in the early stages and often runs in families.
The illness is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure).
High blood pressure or (hypertension) is defined in an adult as a blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg systolic pressure or greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg diastolic pressure. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher.
The illness can also be caused by an underlying condition: such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal gland disease, and the use of certain drugs, such as oral contraceptives, or herbs such as licorice.
High blood pressure is a very dangerous, sometimes life-threatening condition, affecting people all around the world. It occurs when there is an increase of force against the arterial wall, with potentially damaging consequences.
The illness occurs more often in men than |
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Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
By John Bates
 An employee health promotion program is an organized initiative to assist and support staff members in adopting healthier lifestyles. This can include improving employee awareness on health topics, making available behavior change programs, and/or adopting company policies that support health-related goals. Employee Health Promotion policies and programs that encourage a higher level of physical fitness, smoking prevention and cessation, and healthier food choices are a few examples.
The Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness means more than just being a healthy eater and working out regularly. The wellness dimensions may include:
The Spiritual Dimension of Wellness,
Emotional Dimension of Wellness,
The Social Dimension of Wellness
Intellectual Dimension of Wellness and
The Physical Dimension of Wellness.
The wellness dimensions are generally shown as a "wellness wheel" with examples of wellness components that include physical fitness, nutrition life purpose, financial planning, support systems & social connections, stress management, mind-body health, career planning and continued learning. The key to individual wellness is maintaining a balanced wellness wheel. A truly comprehensive employee health |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 March 2009 )
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