Originally Posted By midnightsun03
Anyway, point being, we really do need to be aware of our health, what our numbers are (Blood pressure, and lab tests like cholesterol and PSA [for men]) what they mean, and what alternatives (if any) can be tried before taking medication.


My mother used to be an EMT, and she has a lot of medical equipment laying around her house. A few months back she took my blood pressure just for the heck of it. I don't remember the reading, but she was actually somewhat surprised at how good it was. As far as a PSA, I don't know what that is. A prostate exam maybe? I've never had one. Hopefully by the time I'm 40 they'll figure out a better way to do that test!
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