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Do I Have High Blood Pressure Now? Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 8, 2017
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
For years high blood pressure was defined as a reading of 140/90 or higher. Now 130/80 or higher is considered high or hypertensive, according to new scientific guidelines released by the American Heart Association. Although 120/80 remains normal, systolic readings (top number) between 121 and 129… See more
Flu Vaccine in a Patch? Study Suggests It Works as Well as an Injection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2017
Could you get your flu vaccine from a patch?
Hate getting a flu shot every year? Good news: The future of flu shots may be a painless patch. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech have developed and tested a bandage-strip sized patch; results were published in a recent edition of The Lancet. The patch is designed to… See more
Third-Hand Smoke Can Be a Health Risk for You and Your Loved Ones
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 14, 2017
What is Third-Hand Smoke?
You're probably aware of the dangers associated with smoking and second-hand smoke. But so-called third-hand smoke, the chemical residue left behind on surfaces and clothing after smoking tobacco products, may also be a health risk--particularly to children--according to a study published in … See more
Landmark Study Finds MDVIP Reduces Hospital Utilization
September 9, 2014
MDVIP reduces hospital utilization
For patients hoping a better relationship with their primary care doctor will make them healthier and keep them out of the hospital, the evidence is in. A landmark new study of personalized, preventive primary care medicine finds that a model like MDVIP can… See more

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