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How your hairdresser could save your life

Barbers and hairdressers have a unique view of us – one that means they can spot potentially dangerous health problems. Find out how buzzcuts can lead to blood-pressure checks, and dip-dyes show the way to the dermatologist.

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The healing power of breathing

The healing powers of different breathing methods are said to help with a range of health challenges, from asthma to PTSD. Effie Webb traces their spiritual origins and explores the modern proliferation of breathwork therapies.

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The ambivalence of air

Daisy Lafarge investigates the effects of air quality and pressure on body and mind, exploring air as cure, but one with contradictions.

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We need less ‘sickle cell warriors’ and more allies

Rejecting the epithet “warrior”, Cheryl Telfer describes the pervasive effect sickle cell disease has on her life, and calls for more people to donate blood to help sicklers.

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  • Blood pressure measurement - digital
  • Blood pressure measurement - digital
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  • Blood pressure measurement - digital - red
  • Salt & blood pressure / CASH.
  • Salt & blood pressure / CASH.
  • "Baumanometer": instrument for measuring blood pressure.
  • Hales' experiments to determine blood pressure of a horse.
  • How to handle high blood pressure : this information sheet gives you advice about preventing and reducing high blood pressure / Dairy Council, Doctor Patient Partnership.
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