Link Between Hypothyroidism and Hypertension

There is evidence that hypothyroidism and hypertension disease are related. The thyroid gland is the one responsible for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and metabolism in the body. This gland is located near the throat area. The hormones produced by the thyroid gland are the ones that help the body cells to take […]

Hypertension and Physical Exercises

Hypertension and Physical Exercises Article by Stiven Benson Hypertension or high blood pressure remains today as a major public health problem in both developed countries and in countries in development. According to Guidelines of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and recommendations of the World Health Organization, hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure at or […]

Hypertension (Blood Pressure) And How Sodium Affects Hypertension

Hypertension (blood pressure) and how sodium affects hypertension Understanding Blood Pressure Every person needs blood pressure to live. Without it, blood wouldn’t be able to circulate through the body to carry oxygen and fuel vital organs. Blood pressure is the pressure your blood exerts against your blood vessel walls as your heart pumps. Blood pressure […]

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Article by Charlie Hawks The heart is really a pump which is designed to push blood throughout your body. Blood is actually pumped from the heart via the arterial blood vessels out to your muscle tissue and internal organs. Pumping systems function simply by creating pressure. Quite simply, excessive force places […]