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malignant hypertension |
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- Malignant hypertension refers to extremely high blood pressure that can cause injury to the eyes, heart, brain, and kidneys. This can result in permanent damage to these organs and even death. |
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high blood pressure |
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- High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as a systolic blood pressure reading greater than 140 or a diastolic blood pressure reading greater than 90. The systolic blood pressure is the top number of a blood pressure reading. This shows the force of the contraction of the heart and the tone or condition of the blood vessels. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number of a blood pressure reading. It shows the pressure in the blood vessels between heartbeats. |
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exercise and adolescents |
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- Adolescence, which is usually defined as the time when children are between the ages of 12 and 18, is often a difficult period. So much is changing for young people, especially their bodies. |
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weight management |
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