Many of our readers might wish to lower their blood pressure by diets or exercise. However, things will develop in the opposite direction when they become extreme. As the “opposite” of high blood pressure, low blood pressure is another condition that is often neglected. Johns Hopkins University study pointed out that people with blood pressure […]
Patients with Hypertension are at Higher Risk for Severe Covid-19 In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has previously published a list of high-risk groups for severe Covid-19 which states that “people with heart disease such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension will be at higher risk get severely […]
All You Need to Know about Choosing a Blood Pressure Monitor Wrist or Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor? First thing first, we suggest deciding on using a wrist blood pressure monitor or upper arm blood pressure monitor before purchasing. Because the wrist type and the arm type are products that are in different levels. Wrist […]
Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com There are three things you need to know about high blood pressure in winter or the so-called seasonal variation in blood pressure. 1. The cold temperature causes the blood vessel to narrow First of all, everyone’s blood pressure is higher in winter because low temperatures cause the skin to contract […]
All you need to know about taking a plane during Covid-19 Cramming into a metal box with hundreds of people for hours is not an ideal situation to be in during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this is the situation many people would find themselves in as they get on a plane for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New […]
MOCACARE is an FDA registered medical device company based in California that has in stock five types of medical-grade isolation gowns (AB1003, AB1004, AC1007, AD1008, and AD1009) and one type of medical-grade coveralls (CC1001). Our products received certificates such as the EU Declaration of Conformity, BSI Certificate of Registration, and Intertek test report. MOCACARE’s isolation […]
ASTM-rated masks are medical masks that are fluid resistant and have a high degree of filtration efficiency. ASTM-rated masks are rated by three levels, higher-level masks have a higher filtration efficiency and fluid resistance. ASTM level 1 masks are commonly called procedure masks and ASTM level 2 masks surgical masks. They are usually used by […]
Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com Now that mask-wearing becomes a daily routine for many during the coronavirus outbreak, it is important to learn how to properly put on and remove a facemask. Before we dive into the details, here are three rules of thumb: Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the mask every […]
During the coronavirus crisis, mask-wearing and the nation-wide shortage of masks have become hotly discussed topics. You might have already heard the names of many different types of masks: N95 respirator, KN95 respirator, surgical mask, and cloth mask, but are you confused about what each of them means and how they are different? Read on […]
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, handwashing is a crucial part of warding off infections and slowing the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus can infect you if you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth after touching an infected person’s bodily secretions or a contaminated surface. Despite the importance of handwashing, a study has shown that people […]
The CDC has officially changed its COVID-19 guideline on mask-wearing and has advised all Americans to wear cloth mask/face-covering in public. Previously, the CDC has advised Americans against wearing any masks—neither medical-grade nor home-made—if they’re not sick or taking care of someone who is sick. Why has the CDC changed its guideline? This article will […]
The outbreak and surging case caused by Omicron variants seem to cast a shadow on the previously controlled Covid-19 in 2021. Despite the reported relatively mild symptom of the Omicron variant, it still breaks the Covid-19 hospitalization rate at over 132,000. There were 132,646 people hospitalized with COVID, surpassing the record of 132,051 set in January last […]