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It's 2017 And People Seriously Need To Stop Asking These 15 Questions

It’s 2017 And People Seriously Need To Stop Asking These 15 Questions

One of the most common questions I get asked these days is, “Are you a feminist?” Friends I’ve known for years, people I meet at parties, colleagues, almost everyone wants to know if I stand for something as basic as equality of all sexes. Seriously how are we even giving room for people to say no?

“Hi, do you believe in equality of all sexes”

“Umm no”

“Okay great, let’s continue being friends.”

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Girl Smarts: What do those blood pressure numbers at the doc's office even mean?

The doc does a few quick squeezes, reads the numbers, writes them down in his or her Very Important Doctor's Notes, then goes on with the appointment.

Let me set the scene: You're in the doctor's office with a blood pressure cuff around your arm.

The doc does a few quick squeezes, reads the numbers, writes them down in his or her Very Important Doctor's Notes, then goes on with the appointment.

Uh, hold on a sec-what were those numbers? Were they normal? And WTF does that even mean? Consider this a mini-lesson on what those blood pressure readings mean (so, you know, you don't have to just smile and nod next time).

First things first: What is blood pressure?

Basically, blood pressure measures the strength of your blood moving through your body.

“The heart works to pump oxygen in the blood to all your tissues and organs,” explains Laura Kovell, M.D., a cardiologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center. “Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood pushing against the blood vessels, or arteries, of the body. If you were able to hold on to one of your arteries, the blood pressure is the force you would feel on your hand.”

But a stronger force doesn't necessarily mean "healthy"-in fact, you want a more gentle flow, says Susan Besser, M.D., a primary care provider at Mercy Personal Physicians in Baltimore, Maryland.

"Imagine your body is a garden, the blood vessel is the garden hose, and your blood is the water. When you water your garden, you turn on the hose and the water comes out in a gentle stream-that's normal pressure," she says.

And, just like a hard, fast flow would basically demolish your plants, it can cause damage to your organs. "In your body, the increased force physically pounds the organs which causes damage" says Besser.

Okay, so what do blood pressure numbers mean?

You’ll hear your doctor read two numbers to you, likely one “over” the other.

The top number refers to systolic blood pressure, or the pressure to deliver blood from the aorta to the rest of your body-the outgoing flow-explains Niece Goldberg, M.D., a cardiologist and medical director of the Tisch Center for Women’s Health at NYU Langone.

The bottom number refers to blood pressure between pushes, when blood vessels and the heart are relaxing and the heart is filling with blood-the return flow.

A blood pressure of 120/80 or lower is considered "normal."

In November 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association actually updated the goal numbers for blood pressure (the first update since 2003), calling out 120/80 or less as normal. They lowered the numbers in hopes that more people would get earlier treatment for hypertension.

So, if you have a reading between 120-129 over 80, then you’re considered to have “elevated” blood pressure, Kovell explains, and 130 or above means you’ve got hypertension (a.k.a, the technical name for high blood pressure).

Why is high blood pressure so bad-and how do you treat it?

There are a few pretty convincing reasons to get that high blood pressure (if you have it) in check: “Over time, high blood pressure can cause damage to the arteries and increase risk for stroke, dementia, heart attacks and other heart disease, and kidney disease,” says Kovell.

Even scarier: Many people don’t know they have high blood pressure. “Hypertension is a chronic disease, and it is also known as the silent killer since it is not always associated with obvious symptoms,” says George Thomas, M.D., who specializes in nephrology and hypertension at the Cleveland Clinic.

If you have just one high reading, it’s not as much of a concern-lifestyle changes like lowering salt intake drinking more water, and being active are quick fixes.

But if you have a very high reading (like 160/110 or above), you might need to go on medications right away, and the same goes for someone with heart disease or diabetes who gets an abnormal reading.

What about low blood pressure...is that a concern?

If you’re young, healthy or extremely active, then likely not, says Goldberg. “Low blood pressure is more about how the patient feels,” she explains. You could feel lightheaded, dizzy or fatigued from it, in which case you probably need to throw back more water. You could also need more salt in your diet or more regular meals.

Thomas also mentions that if you previously had a regular reading, and all of a sudden your blood pressure plummets, you probably need to get checked out ASAP.

Very serious cases of low blood pressure could be a sign of infection, like sepsis, or more intense dehydration. (Again, grab that agua bottle-it’s not just to quench your thirst!)

How often do I need to get my blood pressure checked?

At least once a year, right along with your annual physical-that is, if you have a normal number.

If it’s in that elevated range, then get it checked every three to six months, says Thomas. Those with hypertension will want to get a reading every month until it comes down. Goldberg mentions people with high blood pressure might even consider getting an at-home monitor to keep an eye on it.

Basically, though your blood pressure reading is just two small numbers, it means a lot for your health. So the next time your doctor tells you, pay attention. And if your doctor doesn't tell you your reading and just writes it down-ask for it, dammit!

source https://www.newssplashy.com/2018/07/girl-smarts-what-do-those-blood.html

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Annual March For Life Held In Washington DC

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<a href="http://ift.tt/2kbApWE; title="Kellyanne Conway Addresses March For Life Crowd: ‘This Is a New Day, a New Dawn for Life’"><img width="200" height="133" src="http://ift.tt/2jGiOms; alt="WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump, addresses a rally on the National Mall before the start of the 44th annual March for Life January 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. The march is a gathering and protest against the United States Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)" /></a><br /> Friday, White House Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway addressed the March for Life crowd at the National Mall, declaring it a “new dawn for life.” In her pro-life speech, Conway stated that the “gift of life” will be “promoted” and “protected.” Partial transcript as follows: I am a wife, a mother, a Catholic, Counselor to the president of the United States of America and, yes, I am pro-life. It is such an honor to stand with the vice president of the United States. And with so many leaders, families and students from places near and far, to defend the unborn. Your courage, your conviction, your resolve and your faith are impressive and consequential. This is a new day, a new dawn for life. Why are we here? What does it mean to stand together to be part of this incredible movement? To face criticism, ridicule, laws and lawmakers that diminish and erode our most basic right and the bedrock of our society. It means to protect and to promote the most precious gift in the world, the gift of life. It means to stand up, stand tall and stand together against the indifference and the indefensible, and to standup, stand tall and

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So What Does Denim-On-Denim Look Like On Real Girls? A Fashion Blogger Accepts The Challenge

So What Does Denim-On-Denim Look Like On Real Girls? A Fashion Blogger Accepts The Challenge

There are two kinds of people: those who like denim-on-denim and the others, who want the trend to combust and go straight to hell. If you fall in the latter category, this is our way of helping you make peace with this confounding trend. So, a long while ago, two white people (Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to be precise), twinned in outfits — also called Canadian tuxedos, FYI — that…

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The doc does a few quick squeezes, reads the numbers, writes them down in his or her Very Important Doctor's Notes, then goes on with the appointment.

Let me set the scene: You're in the doctor's office with a blood pressure cuff around your arm.

The doc does a few quick squeezes, reads the numbers, writes them down in his or her Very Important Doctor's Notes, then goes on with the appointment.

Uh, hold on a sec-what were those numbers? Were they normal? And WTF does that even mean? Consider this a mini-lesson on what those blood pressure readings mean (so, you know, you don't have to just smile and nod next time).

First things first: What is blood pressure?

Basically, blood pressure measures the strength of your blood moving through your body.

“The heart works to pump oxygen in the blood to all your tissues and organs,” explains Laura Kovell, M.D., a cardiologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center. “Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood pushing against the blood vessels, or arteries, of the body. If you were able to hold on to one of your arteries, the blood pressure is the force you would feel on your hand.”

But a stronger force doesn't necessarily mean "healthy"-in fact, you want a more gentle flow, says Susan Besser, M.D., a primary care provider at Mercy Personal Physicians in Baltimore, Maryland.

"Imagine your body is a garden, the blood vessel is the garden hose, and your blood is the water. When you water your garden, you turn on the hose and the water comes out in a gentle stream-that's normal pressure," she says.

And, just like a hard, fast flow would basically demolish your plants, it can cause damage to your organs. "In your body, the increased force physically pounds the organs which causes damage" says Besser.

Okay, so what do blood pressure numbers mean?

You’ll hear your doctor read two numbers to you, likely one “over” the other.

The top number refers to systolic blood pressure, or the pressure to deliver blood from the aorta to the rest of your body-the outgoing flow-explains Niece Goldberg, M.D., a cardiologist and medical director of the Tisch Center for Women’s Health at NYU Langone.

The bottom number refers to blood pressure between pushes, when blood vessels and the heart are relaxing and the heart is filling with blood-the return flow.

A blood pressure of 120/80 or lower is considered "normal."

In November 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association actually updated the goal numbers for blood pressure (the first update since 2003), calling out 120/80 or less as normal. They lowered the numbers in hopes that more people would get earlier treatment for hypertension.

So, if you have a reading between 120-129 over 80, then you’re considered to have “elevated” blood pressure, Kovell explains, and 130 or above means you’ve got hypertension (a.k.a, the technical name for high blood pressure).

Why is high blood pressure so bad-and how do you treat it?

There are a few pretty convincing reasons to get that high blood pressure (if you have it) in check: “Over time, high blood pressure can cause damage to the arteries and increase risk for stroke, dementia, heart attacks and other heart disease, and kidney disease,” says Kovell.

Even scarier: Many people don’t know they have high blood pressure. “Hypertension is a chronic disease, and it is also known as the silent killer since it is not always associated with obvious symptoms,” says George Thomas, M.D., who specializes in nephrology and hypertension at the Cleveland Clinic.

If you have just one high reading, it’s not as much of a concern-lifestyle changes like lowering salt intake drinking more water, and being active are quick fixes.

But if you have a very high reading (like 160/110 or above), you might need to go on medications right away, and the same goes for someone with heart disease or diabetes who gets an abnormal reading.

What about low blood pressure...is that a concern?

If you’re young, healthy or extremely active, then likely not, says Goldberg. “Low blood pressure is more about how the patient feels,” she explains. You could feel lightheaded, dizzy or fatigued from it, in which case you probably need to throw back more water. You could also need more salt in your diet or more regular meals.

Thomas also mentions that if you previously had a regular reading, and all of a sudden your blood pressure plummets, you probably need to get checked out ASAP.

Very serious cases of low blood pressure could be a sign of infection, like sepsis, or more intense dehydration. (Again, grab that agua bottle-it’s not just to quench your thirst!)

How often do I need to get my blood pressure checked?

At least once a year, right along with your annual physical-that is, if you have a normal number.

If it’s in that elevated range, then get it checked every three to six months, says Thomas. Those with hypertension will want to get a reading every month until it comes down. Goldberg mentions people with high blood pressure might even consider getting an at-home monitor to keep an eye on it.

Basically, though your blood pressure reading is just two small numbers, it means a lot for your health. So the next time your doctor tells you, pay attention. And if your doctor doesn't tell you your reading and just writes it down-ask for it, dammit!

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Tech: This near-full-display smartphone takes out the bezel and notch in a very 2010 way — and it actually looks pretty cool

Doogee, a chines smartphone manufacturer, made a slider phone that's 3% bezel and 0% notch.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Doogee created a smartphone that's almost all display by putting the camera on the back layer of a slider phone that moves vertically — a retro-move reminiscent of the Palm Pre.

Doogee is a relatively unknown company in the US, but those who have heard of it, know its phones for their affordability and minimal bezels. And the forthcoming Mix 4 model is no exception. Although the phone is not available yet, UK tech YouTuber Arun Maini (known as Mrwhosetheboss) got hold of a non-functional prototype.

While we still don't know anything about how the phone's software works, the dummy prototype provides the first up-close look at its industrial design and durability.

Here's what we know based on his review:

This is the prototype for the Doogee Mix 4, and from the front it looks pretty minimalistic, sleek, and has plenty of display.

Doogee has four lines of smartphones, but this one is part of the Mix series — or the "bezel-less Smartphone." The first one came out in June 2017.

When the back of the phone slides up, it exposes everything that would be included on a notch, including the camera lenses.

The additional layer makes the phone a little thicker than other leading smartphones on the market.

It's worth noting that a few manufacturers — including Apple and Samsung — are reportedly working on foldable phones that are also expected to be thicker than their predecessors.

Reactions to the Mix 4 could tell us whether consumers are ready for a thicker phone, now that product designers have done everything they can to make them slimmer.

But that extra layer of thickness allows the Mix 4 to have its seemingly non-existent bezel.

Maini says that the display — which will use AMOLED technology like the glass on a lot of Samsung phones and on the iPhone X — takes up 97% of the screen.

The Samsung S9 Plus has done fairly good job of minimizing its bottom bezel, and yet the Mix 4 bezel (or lack thereof) puts it to shame.

It has dual rear-facing sensors and a flash.

There aren't any specs available about the phone just yet, so all we have to rely on is the layout.

The prototype didn't have a real screen, but a fingerprint indicates that it might have a fingerprint sensor on it.

The unique design does bring some concerns to mind.

Maini said that he felt better about the durability of the slider after giving it a try, but I'm concerned that it could loosen up over time.

I'm also curious to know what other functions require you to slide the phone open. If it's just to access the camera, I would hope it automatically goes into camera mode. However, it looks like the speaker and microphone on there too, meaning you might have to open it for calls.

Maini also points out that the ambient light sensor is also on there, which could mess with the automatic screen brightness.

Unfortunately, we can't be sure either way, since the screen of this prototype was a sticker.

We don't know if the phone works well yet, but in terms of design: it comes down to whether you'd be okay with a slightly thicker phone for the advantage of end-to-end displays.

Price and release date haven't been announced, but based on his understanding of the other phones in the Mix series, Maini speculates that it will come out in December 2018 and cost around $300.

source https://www.newssplashy.com/2018/04/tech-this-near-full-display-smartphone.html