Blood Pressure Health: Monitoring, Diet & Lifestyle Control

In adults, managing healthy blood pressure requires a combination of accurate manual monitoring, sodium restriction, and understanding the impact of physical activity.

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The Effects of pCO2 on Respiration

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kimberly Rienecke

The mechanisms that control respiration are part of an intricately woven system. The two main gases involved in respiration are oxygen and carbon dioxide. In healthy people, respiration is primarily controlled by the level of carbon dioxide dissolved in the blood. This is called the respiratory drive to breathe.