Volume 1; Issue 1

Health Feed
Welcome to our inaugural newsletter.
It is our delight at Hugh Alies to introduce the first edition of Health Feed, our electronic newsletter to you. Our aim is to provide reliable and relevant health information that will promote health awareness and education for the public, thereby encourage healthy living. Hugh Alies Limited was founded in 2011 to provide technological solutions to the health needs of Nigerians. With our products we give Nigerians an opportunity to optimize their health, live better and healthier lives; in addition to providing care to loved ones who have health
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challenges. Also, as a technology solutions company for healthcare we will also keep you abreast of the current developments in technological innovations that complement and augment health care and services. This first issue provides a basic understanding of one of the

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commonest conditions in Nigeria- high blood pressure (hypertension). Coincidentally, our first edition commences with a fresh year, so we will also offer basic tips for settling back to work and healthy life after the holidays. Happy Reading!

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People with family history of high blood pressure and heart disease are more susceptible to developing high blood pressure and heart disease; but lifestyle and proper monitoring can reduce damages.
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UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE RESTORING HEALTH HABITS AFTER HOLIDAYS A GOOD START E- HEALTH UPDATES JOKES 2 3 3 3 3

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UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the flow of blood against your artery walls is elevated. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated (healthy) blood from the heart to the rest of your body, whilst Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated (unhealthy) blood from the body back to the heart. Measurement of the force of flow exerted on the arterial wall is known as blood pressure. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The narrower your arteries become as compared with the more blood your heart pumps, the higher your blood pressure. Like air in a tire, blood fills arteries to a certain capacity. Just as too much air pressure can damage a tire, high blood pressure can threaten the health of your arteries and lead to serious conditions.

Blood pressure readings are given as two numbers:-a top number called the systolic blood pressure and -a bottom number called the diastolic blood pressure. The systolic and diastolic blood pressures are the pressures in the arteries when the heart is contracting and relaxing respectively. Normal blood pressure is at or lower that 120/80 most of the time, although a range of values is known to be acceptable. Blood pressures above this are classified as prehypertension or hypertension. Its natural for your blood pressure to vary with changes in activity, sleep or emotional state. However, when blood pressure is persistently above 140/90; it is referred to as High Blood Pressure or Hypertension. You can live with a high blood pressure for many years without developing any symptoms.
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Consistently high blood pressure forces your heart to work far beyond its capacity. By means of injuring blood vessels and promoting hardening of the arteries, uncontrolled blood pressure compromises blood supply to most of your vital organs such as brain, heart, kidneys and eyes. Hence, predisposing to serious health problems; heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and blindness.

High blood pressure typically develops over many years, and it affects many people. Unfortunately, high blood pressure is rarely detected unless frequent checks are done. However, with early detection, you can work with your doctor to control it and curb these complications that could result from poor management. 2

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Restoring Healthy Habits After Holidays Everyone enjoys holidays, most especially Christmas and New Year Holidays. During this period, we loosen up and relax. We eat all we have abstained from throughout the year, and also explore new foods that our friends and family offer. You could have gained a lot of weight or just a little, Now the celebrations have ended, heres how to get back on track to healthier habits in the New Year. y Firstly, get motivated and dont get discouraged. Even if you overindulged theres always room for a new start. In fact, you may unconsciously reduce your intake. As the season winds down, so does the seasons events and parties, and so do the numerous sumptuous meals and junks you couldnt resist. y y You can choose to eat from a smaller plate to help reduce your portion of food Create a list of healthy meals and snacks in order to plan out your meals for the week ahead of time. This will help you keep away from unhealthy meals Increase your fruit and vegetable intake per day. If possible, replace your lunchtime snacks with fruits and vegetables Drink water instead of carbonated drinks and drink 100% natural juices instead of juices with added sugar and preservatives. Re-initiate your exercise schedule or create one if you never had one. Try to exercise for at least thirty (30) minutes daily.

Remember to start with small plans you can adhere to easily and gradually increase to more stringent ones. Jumping into very strict diet and exercise regimes are rarely sustainable. You are likely to fall back to square one.

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A Good Start Returning to work after a holiday vacation can be challenging for some people and dreadful for others. No matter how you feel, in order to successfully make this transition from celebration back to work, you need to prepare yourself physically and mentally. Effective time management is a primary means to transition to a less stressful life especially in these first few days. To achieve this: y Plan each day and Prioritize your tasks y Limit distractions y Get plenty of sleep, have a healthy diet and exercise regularly y Evaluate yourself regularly y Take a break when needed: too much stress can mask your attempts at getting organized Remember that starting your year unplanned can get you overwhelmed halfway, thereby increasing your stress levels. Stress on the other hand can increase your health risks. 3

Why bother with tested glasses for driving, simply get a prescription windshield! MISTAKE IN ABILITY A doctor has come to see one of his patients in a hospital. The patient has had major surgery to both of his hands. "Doctor," says the man excitedly and dramatically holds up his heavily bandaged hands. "Will I be able to play the piano when these bandages come off?" "I don't see why not," replies the doctor. "That's funny," says the man. "I wasn't able to play it before."
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