Hypertension

Understanding High Blood Pressure and Stroke: Silent Threats to Your Health

May 30, 2023

Mountain Pacific

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and stroke are two health conditions that can have a serious impact on our well-being. Though they may seem like separate concerns, they often go hand-in-hand. Read on to learn about the relationship between high blood pressure and stroke and get important information about both. Understanding  High Blood Pressure: High […]

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Shine a Light on Low Vision Awareness

March 1, 2023

Mountain Pacific

Low vision affects millions of people worldwide. According to the American Optometric Association, low vision is a significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. Low Vision Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the condition and the impact is has on people’s lives. Low vision can affect […]

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Blood Pressure 101: Understanding High Blood Pressure

May 19, 2020

Mountain Pacific

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a silent killer, because you can have high blood pressure and not know it. Deaths related to high blood pressure continue to rise in the United States, and worldwide, high blood pressure affects nearly one in every three adults. For High Blood Pressure Education Month this month, […]

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