Sep 20, 2019 | Blood Pressure, News and Information, Oral Health and Blood Pressure
A study performed by researchers from the University of Plymouth in England demonstrates the importance of the bacteria in our mouths. It is more linked to blood pressure than we thought, which is why mouthwash after exercise (which naturally lowers blood pressure)...
Sep 19, 2019 | Brain Health, News and Information, Stroke
We usually think about how blood pressure affects the heart. But just as important is how blood pressure affects the brain. Blood pressure—even when you are young—can affect your mental state as you age as well as influence your risk of having a stroke. About Blood...
Sep 12, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Heart attack, News and Information
What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the constant pressure against your blood vessel walls. You have likely had your blood pressure taken when you have visited your doctor. He or she probably read off some numbers, one over the other (such as 115/75), but do you...
Sep 9, 2019 | Blood Pressure, News and Information
DOT Blood Pressure Guidelines The Department of Transportation requires a certain blood pressure reading in order to grant a certification. These are the DOT blood pressure guidelines any commercial driver needs to know: Two-Year DOT medical certification: blood...
Sep 4, 2019 | Heart attack, News and Information
There are many heart attack risk factors. Some are within our control–lifestyle choices you can make to lower your risk. Others are not within our control, but it is important to be aware of them. To fully understand these heart attack risk factors, we first...
Aug 27, 2019 | Blood Pressure, News and Information
What is a DOT Physical? The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires a physical examination for anyone who drives a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) whose occupation can impact the safety of an employee or the public. Only a Certified Medical Examiner can perform a...
