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                                                                                              SLEEP PARALYSIS Sleep paralysis  is characterized by the sensation of being unable to move while awakening from sleep .  Sleep paralysis is described as a transitional state that occurs when a person experiences a temporary inability to react, move, or speak while asleep, falling asleep, or on awakening from sleep. Symptoms of Sleep Paralysis Unfortunately, sleep paralysis can be accompanied by frightening hallucinations during sleep   whereby, due to the paralysis and physical experiences (which could be a forceful current running through the upper body), the person is left physically unable to react. These hallucinations can be very scar...

Hypertension  Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death Hypertension continues to be the major risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke ,  heart attack  , heart    failer , and aneurysm  . Keeping blood pressure under control is vital for preserving health and reducing the risk of these dangerous conditions. Measurement of Blood Pressure Blood pressure is measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The readings are always given in pairs, with the upper (systolic) value first, followed by the lower (diastolic) value. So someone who has a reading of 132/88 mmHg (often spoken “132 over 88”) has a systolic blood pressure of 132 mmHg, and a diastolic blood pressure of 88 mmHg. Symptoms of Severe High Blood Pressure If...