http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com For every heart beat blood is pumping around your body and into your arteries. Systolic pressure is when your heart is at its highest pressure during beats, and when the heart is resting and the pressure falls, this is called diastolic pressure. <b... http://www.a1articles.com/article_10283_23.html 28th September 2005 Low blood pressure, the medical term hypotension is generally defined as that which is below normal and relative to the individual with things taken into account such as age and activity levels. Many conditions can cause low blood pressure,... http://www.a1articles.com/article_10279_23.html 28th September 2005 With one in four Americans suffering from high blood pressure, it's critical we're all aware of the dangers posed this disease which affects millions. The fatal result could be a heart attack or stroke. With the nature of high blood pressure being so 'sil... http://www.a1articles.com/article_10278_23.html 28th September 2005 High blood pressure mainly effects the older generation. It is measured by 2 measurements, the first being the systolic blood pressure and the second being the diastolic blood pressure. Systolic is measured at the very peak when your heart is pumping out ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_10276_23.html 28th September 2005 Generally, weight loss surgery such as the gastric bypass will cost between $20,000 to $30,000 – the clinics do make substantial profits, which is why some you see advertised offer free chauffeurs and even airplane flights to the city and clinic. As in al... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8500_23.html 09th September 2005 While the gastric bypass may seem like the perfect solution to those who are obese, I'd like to explain just how the surgery affects the lifestyle of those who've had gastric bypass surgery. If the lovers of food really know the drastic lifestyle chang... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8499_23.html 09th September 2005 Let's face facts; obesity is ripe today in America and rising on a global scale in western civilisation – where are we going wrong. Being a health and fitness nut I would simply recommend eating a balanced diet and exercise often, but you've heard all tha... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8498_23.html 09th September 2005 Gastric bypass patients face a great task in the following months and years after surgery, most of which includes monumental lifestyle changes in comparison to their old habits and methods. The most important of all, given that gastric bypass patients hav... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8497_23.html 09th September 2005 The gastric bypass procedure isn't for everyone, but those who've had it – an you will of heard of the success stories tooted by the marketing wizards and infomercials, the gastric bypass achieves maximum results and starts 'working' right away after surg... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8496_23.html 09th September 2005 Success stories on the gastric bypass are everywhere, but how about the fatalities from the procedure? Barely mentioned in the magazines and newspapers, there is a serious risk carried by the gastric bypass and that risk is a 1 in 50 chance of you dieing ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8495_23.html 09th September 2005 With the number of people suffering from obesity rising so rapidly in America it was only a matter of time before the miracle cure for those who were morbidly obese. Is it all really as simple as stapling your stomach? The gastric bypass has suffered b... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8493_23.html 09th September 2005 Although all of the risks involved in gastric bypass surgery aren't fully known, there are many that are. These include possible infection, clotting of the blood, and the development of gallstones, a bleeding ulcer and even pneumonia. It certainly isn't a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8492_23.html 09th September 2005 Many people are under the impression that gastric bypass surgery is the easy way out of obesity. However, those that believe this unfortunately misunderstand the operation and its lifestyle and mind altering effects. After speaking to people who have h... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8491_23.html 09th September 2005 After patients have had gastric bypass surgery comes a very challenging and demanding few months ahead. It isn't easy, no matter what those success stories on the adverts tell us. It requires a great deal of mental and emotional toughness. Unfortunately t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_8490_23.html 09th September 2005