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Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for a full10 minutes. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the blood and breathe through your mouth. Wait at least 10 minutes befo...
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A nosebleed is characterized by bleeding from the interior of the nasal cavity. It can be caused by heat, dry air, trauma to the nose, certain medications, or a medical condition.
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A nosebleed is bleeding from the nose called epistaxis.
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A nosebleed, also called epistaxis, is a loss of blood from any blood vessel in the nose. It usually appears in only one nostril.
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By doing the things your doctor recommends, you can lower your blood pressure and your health risks.
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In most cases, high blood pressure responds to treatment, but the success of the treatment is up to you.
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don’t know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.
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If you have high blood pressure, you need to know, so you can control it. If you don't, you increase your risk for serious illness.
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A recent study from China indicates that walking cobblestone paths may be good for the heart.
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