Hypertension Arterial hypertension, and often called as hypertension, or high blood pressure called in everyday language is a disease in which the blood pressure of the arterial system is chronically elevated. By the definition of the, WHO a systolic blood pressure is higher than 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg as […]
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Lower Your Blood Pressure Readings Naturally to Maintain Better Diabetic Health
Many diabetics are informed they must work on lowering their blood pressure as it is one of the common signs of diabetes. Although high blood pressure is a silent disease, meaning there really is no overt symptoms most patients can explain what the problem is, a simple test at your doctor’s office can tell you […]
Hypertension
Hypertension is a medical disorder in which the blood pressure is raised to high levels. It is one of the signs that an individual may have a stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. Some patients who have hypertension have been known to have aneurysms as well, and this can lead to serious kidney problems. The […]
Hypertension; Facts You Need
WHAT IS HYPERTENSION? Hypertension is derived from two root words; Hyper meaning High and Tension meaning Pressure. Hypertension simply means high blood pressure. Pressure is the force generated when the heart contracts and pump blood through the blood vessels that conduct the blood to various parts of the blood. Although hypertension does not mean […]
Blood Pressure Explained
Increasingly, people are turning to home blood pressure monitors to keep an eye on their blood pressure but how many understand what blood pressure actually means? This article is a simple overview of blood pressure and its many facets and will hopefully help you to understand, once and for all, what is “Blood Pressure”. It […]
Detecting Symptoms of Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the result of a high rate of intensity being applied by the blood flowing into the artery walls throughout the body. This happens when a person’s elasticity is reduced in their primary arteries. Knowing what Hypertension is does not mean that it is easily recognizable and treated. Here are […]
Hypertension – More Social Than You Think!
Hypertension is a type of heart disease that affects people of all age, race, and sex. It is however most commonly seen in men over the age of 40 years. With a prevalence of nearly 20% of the American population (meaning hypertension affects approximately 50 million people), it is a very common condition and a […]
Fight Hypertension With The Right Diet
We all want to stay fit throughout our lives but many a time the wish is not granted. And when one finds that one is suffering from high blood pressure, it could come as a shock because not many who are apparently healthy even think that they could be suffering from any disease at all. […]
Lower Blood Pressure Fast (Secret Tips and Tricks)
Hypertension prevention is possible with the right measures put into place. People do try a lot of drugs and medication to combat their problems, these tips are drug-free and I highly recommend them. I have compiled a list of the most effective and easiest changeable factors that can lower blood pressure fast. These methods vary […]
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Metabolic Syndrome: Information for Professionals What is the metabolic syndrome? The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors in one person. They include: Central obesity (excessive fat tissue in and around the abdomen) Atherogenic dyslipidemia (blood fat disorders — mainly high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol — that foster plaque buildups […]
Confusion- A Symptom of Hypertension
Confusion is the result of a sudden mental malfunction associated with the inability to focus attention. It is a general symptom of brain dysfunction caused by many factors such as neurological, metabolic and even circulatory. The most common of the factors are the neurological disorders. One neurological disorder that can have effects to the circulatory […]
Vitamins for Hypoglycemia – Control Low Blood Sugar Levels
Vitamins For Hypoglycemia: Vitamins For Hypoglycemia – Discover Best Vitamins For Hypoglycemia www.hypoglycemiaguide.com Hypoglycemia is a state of low blood sugar. It can be caused by many factors. Infrequent meals, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug and medication side effects are on the top list of what cause hypoglycemia. There are many steps you can take to […]
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
PAD occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow, which is also known as atherosclerosis. Dr. Steven B. Laster, Board Certifies Interventional Cardiologist with Cardiovascular Consultants of St. Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, explains what causes PAD and what steps you can take to prevent it. Peripheral arterial disease […]