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Smoking And High Blood Pressure
When discussing taming the silent killer it is important to understand the role smoking has in raising your blood pressure. The simple explanation is that nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor and stimulant. Vasoconstriction results in narrowing of the arteries, which … Continue reading