High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a dangerous and deadly disease. Many people each year die from this disease because they never knew they were affected by it. Hypertension is considered to be present when a patient’s systolic blood pressure is consistently 140 mmHg or greater, and/or their diastolic blood pressure is consistently […]
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10 Sure Ways to Prevent Hypertension
Hypertension is a condition nobody desires to have because of the attendant complications or problems that come with it. Hypertension is really dangerous and could shorten one’s life span by as much as 20 years if nothing concrete is done to control it. There are a lot of things you can really do to help […]
Risking It, Blood Pressure – Ricky’s Story
This video looks at high blood pressure, one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
Hypertension Warning Signs – Can You Detect Them?
Have you ever wondered why high blood pressure is known as a silent killer? It’s because the signs of high blood pressure or hypertension are usually hard to detect in a person. It is actually a disease that has no warning signs or symptoms on its onset. There will be more visible signs only when […]
Are There Vitamins For Erectile Dysfunction?
What are these vitamins and what are the best sources for these? Do they really work? Erectile dysfunction is considered a major problem among men especially if they want to enjoy their sexual relations. While this can be a major turn-off for a lot of women and a total frustration to men, there are some […]
Stress and Hypertension
What causes blood pressure to rise? Some people still believe that this is due to nervousness or stress. While anxiety or tension may temporarily make your blood pressure rise, there is no evidence that they are solely responsible for the condition. In short, your personality has nothing to do with your persistently elevated readings. “It’s […]
Natural Cure For High Blood Pressure
Dealing with high blood pressure is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. We will endeavor to put your mind at ease about this serious subject and find some natural products that you can use to lower your blood pressure. Fortunately for most people, high blood pressure is not difficult to control. The main […]
Diabetes veterans may show ways to prevent complications
Over time, diabetes can wreak havoc on the body’s eyes, cardiovascular system, kidneys and nerves. A major study by Joslin Diabetes Center researchers, however, has found that some people who have survived diabetes for many decades exhibit remarkably few complications — a discovery that points toward the presence of protective factors that guard against the […]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Risk Factors
Joe Theismann talks to WNBC about how the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm rises if youve had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, emphysema, a history of smoking, or if you have a family history of AAA. Learn more about the risk factors at www.FindtheAAAnswers.org.
Risk Factors For Stroke (Stroke #2)
One in 16 deaths in the United States is directly related to a stroke. So, make sure you know your risk factors for having one—it just may save your life!Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com
Hypertension Or High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the pressure in the arteries is elevated. In other words, high blood pressure shows a reading of 40/90 mmHg or even higher. Hypertension is regarded as a silent killer, as it once develops it remains for a long period and that too without […]
Natural Ways to Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Research has shown that Hypertension, high blood pressure, is found almost entirely in the developed countries and not in remote areas of the world.? It would appear that it is closely associated with the “Western Diet” as people living in the remote areas of China and Africa show very little evidence of hypertension even in […]
What causes aneurysms?
Dr. David Newell explains what causes cerebral aneurysm. It is a combination of a weak spot in the blood vessel and flow patterns of the blood vessel and where the blood hits the wall. Often, aneurysm formation is associated with certain things patients are exposed to later on in life like hypertension or smoking. Family […]