Normal blood pressure and pulse values

Blood pressure (BP) represents the pressure exerted by the blood column on the inner lining of blood vessels, called the vascular endothelium, during myocardial contraction (systolic blood pressure) and cardiac relaxation (diastolic blood pressure). Systolic pressure refers to the pressure exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac contraction and is physiologically between 100 and 130…

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Vaginal candidiasis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Vaginal candidiasis is a pathology that affects 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lives, causing the appearance of vaginal secretions with a modified appearance, vulvar itching and stinging when urinating. What is vaginal candidiasis? What are the factors that promote vaginal candidiasis? Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis Diagnosis of vaginal candidiasis Treatment…

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Premature Ejaculation

When, during sexual intercourse, a man cannot sustain an erection for a sufficiently long time, the level of satisfaction of both partners is affected and, if this situation persists over time, serious long-term consequences may appear, especially at the psychological level. Being a very intimate subject, many men have difficulties in going to the specialist…

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Constipation

Chronic constipation means infrequent or difficult intestinal transit that persists for several weeks or more. In general, constipation is described as the situation of elimination of intestinal contents with a frequency of less than 3 stools per week. Although occasional constipation is very common, some people experience chronic constipation that interferes with their ability to…

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Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?

If you’re trying to sneak more vegetables into your—or your kid’s—diet, swapping regular potato chips for veggie chips or sticks may seem like a healthy substitution. But nutrition experts say some of these ostensibly good-for-you snacks are just junk food in disguise. “Those veggie sticks are super popular at my six-year-old’s kindergarten, but they’re really…

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