Blood Pressure
How much do clothes weigh?: About 1.5 kg (3 pounds) If you are trying to lose weight, and calorie counting, you may be weighing yourself on different scales – with clothes on/off/half on etc. Th...
What fruit is low in calories? In this article we suggest 10 types of low-calorie fruit. Here are 10 fruits that are familiar to us every day. Not only contain many nutrients and minerals, but if eate...
What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe, systemic, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It is characterised by its rapid onset—often occurring within seconds or minutes of exposure...
Is the five second rule for dropped food true? It is not clear. In fact, the origins of the five-second rule are unclear, but it has been passed down through generations as a seemingly practical guide...
What is normal blood pressure by age and gender? Understanding your blood pressure (BP) is one of the most effective ways to monitor your long-term cardiovascular health. However, the term “norm...
What is Good Medical Practice? Good vs Bad Medicine The transition from ‘medical practitioner’ to ‘healer’ often depends on the thin line between good and bad clinical practice...
Understanding Normal Human Physiological Ranges The medical “gold standards” we memorise—like 120/80 mmHg or 37∘C—are often misleading. In clinical practice, these are not fixed points but...
When is the Best Time to Weigh Yourself? Stepping on the scale can feel like a roll of the dice, but it doesn’t have to be. To get the most accurate reflection of your progress, consistency is ...
What is a Normal Person? Is it a Myth? The short answer is yes and no. Whilst we use the word “normal” daily to describe behaviour, interests, and routines, the concept often collapses und...
Can You Be ‘Fat but Fit’? Metabolic Health vs. Body Weight The question of whether one can be ‘fat and healthy’ is at the heart of a major shift in modern medicine. While tradi...
