The latest discoveries about your blood pressure
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Persons aged fifty-years old or older should have their blood pressure taken in both arms to verify if the measurements match. Middle-aged people usually have higher blood pressure in one of the arms. This procedure is done to find out the true blood pressure so that nonexistent hypertension is not treated.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
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Novello, Antonia
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Antonia Novello is the first woman and first Hispanic appointed as Surgeon General. Self-confident, compassionate and diplomatic, she was born in Puerto Rico on Aug 23, 1944. She is against abortion, and has started campaigns against alcohol advertising and domestic violence.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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Sole mates
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A father describes the effect of a divorce on his relationship with his daughter. Feelings of inadequacy are discussed, as he tries to maintain their relationship intact. A shopping excursion helps him realize that things are still well between the two of them.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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