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Student projects are are in full swing this semester among the MedSchlr team! 1. Undergraduate health aging and society thesis examining researchers’ perceptions of MedSchlr and the peer -reviewed landscape. (Ethics proposal with the local university is in review). 2. Undergraduate nursing student set to examine local bitcoin merchant on financial and overall well-being (Ethics proposal with the local university is in review). 3. Master global health student drafting ideas for a scholarly paper examining bitcoin, Nostr, MedSchlr. 4. Students working on new ideas for Dream Grad Academy website refresh. 5. Drafting abstracts for consideration at academic presentations.

Management of blood pressure is vital for overall health and well-being. Lifestyle changes can positively or negatively impact blood pressure. Previous literature indicates, diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, fasting, vitamins etc can help prevent and maintain blood pressure as noted in paper below. In persistent and life threatening cases of elevated blood pressure, medication and prompt medical attention may be needed. What can we learn from previous evidence and past experience in the management of blood pressure or high blood pressure?

Lifestyle management of hypertension: International Society of Hypertension position paper endorsed by the World Hypertension League and European Society of Hypertension - PMC

Hypertension, defined as persistently elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) >140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at least 90 mmHg (...