Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often described as a silent killer, and affects 50 million Americans. Hypertension usually occurs without symptoms, but if your blood pressure gets really high you could develop headache, dizziness, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, or nose bleeds. Most people find out that they have high blood pressure by […]
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Caffeine and High Blood Pressure
Does drinking too much caffeine raise your blood pressure? One might automatically think that it does, but you may be surprised to learn more. What Is Caffeine and Where Does It Come From? Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee, tea, most soft drinks, and even chocolate. While caffeine is a stimulant similar to […]
Understanding the Basics of Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. It is known to affect a number of people all over the world and is also called the silent killer. Hypertension, usually, does not have any typical indications or symptoms. Though people having high blood pressure may suffer from headache, blurred vision, dizziness, and bleeding from […]
Omega-3 Supplements Improve Blood Pressure in Overweight Teens
Each time your heart beats, its powerful muscles send blood through the arteries. Maintaining a normal blood pressure is critical to one’s health, as hypetension damages the arteries and increases the risk of a stroke or heart attack. It’s especially important to maintain healthy blood pressure early in life; prehypertension in adolescence can get carried […]
Blood Pressure Readings
High blood pressure or hypertension is a medical condition that could be fatal if not given enough attention; this can lead to heart failures, strokes, arterial aneurysm and even chronic renal failure. Thus, it is crucial to always monitor your blood pressure. Keeping an eye on blood pressure readings would help you be aware of […]
Stage 1 Hypertension – What is it and What Can I Do?
So you’ve known you’ve had high blood pressure for some time now. Maybe it didn’t come as a big surprise because you have a family history. But when the doctor diagnosed you with stage 1 hypertension and put you on medication, suddenly this became a real condition. A condition that comes with real health threats. […]
Low Blood Pressure Readings – Should You Be Concerned?
Ironically enough, it seems as though everyone has heard about high blood pressure, but not many are familiar with low blood pressure. If you’ve recently been for a health checkup and you’ve had low hypertension readings then it’s advisable that you familiarize yourself with the condition, which is also known as hypo-tension. Low blood pressure […]
Treating Low Blood Pressure
At times you may feel very thirsty, nauseated, overheated and irritated. You may feel like you are about to faint. It gets difficult to walk or even to get out of the chair. The brain sends the signal to the heart to slow down, send blood to arms and legs and lower the blood pressure. […]
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Imagine a garden hose. If there is little water pressure as you are trying to wash your car, the hose is flimsy and kinks easily. However, if there is high water pressure, the hose is firm, the water sprays out in greater amounts, and the hose may even burst. Your body’s arteries and veins work […]
5 Common Herbal Remedies For High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Blood pressure readings are given as two numbers, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80). The top number is your systolic pressure. It […]
What Does Blood Pressure Really Mean?
The two values of blood pressure (usually120/80 mmHg) signify the pressure in your arteries in two stages. The first value is the pressure the blood exerts on your artery walls when the heart contracts (also known as systole) and the second lower value is the pressure when the heart is relaxed (also known as Diastole). […]
Learn the Dangers of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is on the increase. This has, largely, been attributed to the widespread availability of fast food, the reduction in the consumption of wholesome, healthy food and the increase in the number of people who have inactive lifestyle. High blood pressure occurs when your blood exerts a continual, abnormally high pressure on your […]
Fish Oil For Blood Pressure – What’s the Connection?
Did you know it is estimated that 1 out of every 5 people may be suffering from “the silent killer” high blood pressure? Heart disease is a major killer of people worldwide, and people with abnormally high pressure in their arteries are far more likely to die then others of premature heart disease. The American […]