Another effect of chronic insomnia is high blood pressure or hypertension. ... Besides injuring blood vessels, it can damage the brain, eyes, and kidneys. ... Fortunately, high blood pressure can be controlled effectively. ... ("High Blood Pressure") Hypertension is a deadly disease. ... These medications lower blood pressure by relaxing and dilating arteries. ...
Most scientists have referred to depression as "the common cold of the mental health problems" (http://www.depression-information.net/depression-tests.htm). ... I saw a tall figure in a floor-length evening gown approach the centrifuge with a vase-size glass tube of blood in her hand. As the figure turned around I saw to my horror that it was me and that there was blood all over my dress, cape, and long white gloves. ... Blood was everywhere. ... I couldn't get away from the sight of the blood and the echoes of the machines clanking as it whirled faster and faster. ...
