Tuesday February 5th /2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:13: Introducing Rexall brand products!
Guest: Susan McCabe, VP, Rexall Brands. 905.501.7809

12:20: Ever think about all the germs that are crawling around at the gym while you’re working out. All over the weights, the treadmill, the stair climber, oh yeah, everywhere! Experts have come out with some advice on how you can avoid gym germs.
Guest: Dr. Doug Hardy, pediatric infectious disease specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center and also a noted expert on flu and MRSA. .

12:35: I guess in order to avoid germs at the gym, you actually have to get into a gym first. That’s where All Canadian Fitness comes into play.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr, over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732

12:45: Rexall Radio Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton

What is High Blood Pressure?

Imagine your arteries are pipes that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. High blood pressure (hypertension)occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. High blood pressure than is caused from a specific cause like disease or a medication, this is called secondary hypertension. Your blood pressure changes often during the day depending on many factors. Therefore, your blood pressure may need to be taken several times in a quiet setting. Yuo should also have your blood pressure taken once or twice a year by your family doctor.

What do the number mean?

Blood pressure is really two numbers written with a slash, such as 110/80. The first number is the systolic blood pressure. This is the blood pressure when your heart is squeesing blood out. The second number is the diastolic blood pressure. It's the pressure when your heart is filling with blood, relaxing between beats. A normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. A healthy adult with a blood pressure of less than 120 over 80, is at less risk for getting some health problems over the long run. A blood pressure reading of more than 140 over 90 ( or 160 over 90 if you over the age of 65) will need to come down to safer levels. New goals for best blood pressure readings vary by your health status. The current target values for conditions are:
* Diabetes - less than 130/80
* Diabetes with protein in your urine greater than 1g per day - less than 125/75
*Isolated systolic hypertension - less than 140 systolic
*Diastolic hypertension with or without systolic hypertension - less than 140/90
* Renal disease - less than 130/80


Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca


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