The simplest way to measure your blood pressure at home is to use an automated cuff, which you can purchase online or at most drugstores. The American Heart Association recommends this method.

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

Gentle pressure can feel good on sore muscles, so consider treating yourself to a massage or asking someone to give you a back rub. A foam roller is a good way to give yourself some "self ...

What causes peptic ulcer disease? The two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease are infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) and long-term use of non-steroidal ...

Sores on the roof of the mouth can be painful. It grows gradually, starting with a slight bump, eventually becoming more swollen and agonising. While most oral sores heal on their own, some may ...

A fit and healthy marathon runner has been left in need of a kidney transplant after developing a 15th century disease. When you hear the word gout, the first image which comes to mind is probably ...

If you have a sore throat, the NHS advises that seeing a GP might be necessary, but only in certain situations. While it’s likely nothing serious, there are instances where seeking help is ...

39 total non-English hits have reached the top 10, including 13 by Bad Bunny. By Xander Zellner Non-English-language music has a long history on Billboard’s charts. While, naturally, the U.S ...

Bed sores – also known as pressure ulcers – develop when a patient’s skin is damaged from pressure in one spot continuously, due to a lack of movement. If left untreated they can become a ...

Wondering how to get rid of a cold sore? Although these normally clear up on their own, cold sores can be painful while they heal. We've asked dermatologists, GPs, and virus specialists to recommend ...

There is nothing more sweet than when people share the non-sexual things the opposite sex does that they appreciate. As women, we appreciate the small acts of kindness, and this list taken from ...

Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...