Age Group Systolic BP Diastolic BP MAX. Min. Avg Max. Min. Avg 3-12 years Kids 120 107 — 80 69 — 13-19 years Teens 120 105 117 81 73 77 20-24 years Adults 132 108 120 83 75 79 25-29 years Adults 133 109 121 84 76 80 30-34
Prof Nola Dippenaar has over time explored external and internal influences that affect one’s health. This unique approach has culminated in a comprehensive and integrative model of all these factors that play a role in one’s health, aptly named the “Circle of Health.” Looking at the Circle
What is watery eyes? Watery eyes occur when the eyes tear persistently or excessively to such an extent that the tear ducts are overwhelmed and unable to drain properly. An excess of tears can give the eyes a glassy look, may impair your sight, and result in tears dripping from
Blood pressure The heart is a pump that keeps blood moving through your arteries in order to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every tissue and organ in your body. You need a certain amount of pressure in your arteries to keep the blood flowing. Your blood pressure reading
What is invisible light? Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun do not fall within the realm of visible light and form a portion of the spectrum of invisible light from 286nm (nanometers) to 400nm. This portion of invisible light is deemed to be harmful to the eyes. The harmful
“Memorize the warning signs of a stroke: The acronym FAST can help. F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven? A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down? S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences
Recent research has cast some doubt on the popular belief that the left side of the brain is dominant in logical people, while the right side is dominant in creative people. A comprehensive and highly scientific study done at the University of Utah utilized brains scans of more than 1
Engine failure in a car results in instant stopping. Heart failure fortunately does not mean instant stopping for the body. This term is a bit of a misnomer as it does not mean the heart has come to a standstill, but it refers to a condition where the heart is
Once medication has reached the expiry date, is it still safe to use or should you dispose of it immediately? A study done by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA has found that 90% of both prescription and over the counter drugs are perfectly good to use, even
Bruises usually follow after a painful bump or other type of injury. When you start noticing bruises without consciously remembering any injury, there may be certain medical conditions at play. If you experience unexplained bruises, it may be best to see a doctor. Aging – Your skin gets thinner as
