Prehypertension: Are You at Risk?
Is prehypertension serious?
Is prehypertension dangerous? Prehypertension is a warning sign of the risk of developing long term high blood pressure (hypertension), which increases the possibility of heart… read more
Worst Foods for High Blood Pressure
What foods most affect blood pressure?
Foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated or trans fats can increase blood pressure and damage your heart health. By limiting these foods… read more
Healthy BMI Prevents High Blood Pressure
Does BMI affect blood pressure?
Body mass index (BMI) is positively associated with both systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Weight loss significantly reduces blood pressure… read more
Insomnia Raises Risk of High Blood Pressure
Can lack of sleep cause high BP?
ANSWER: Research suggests that sleeping five hours or less a night can, over time, increase your risk of developing — or worsening —… read more
Diuretic and How It Works with Blood Pressure
What is a disadvantage of using diuretics to treat high blood pressure?
Yes, diuretics can cause constipation if you don’t drink enough fluids. Diuretics can help you manage your… read more
Heart & Blood Vessels: Simple Clues to Your Heart
How does the heart affect blood pressure?
Each time the heart beats (contracts and relaxes), pressure is created inside the arteries. The pressure is greatest when blood is… read more
How To Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet
What is the healthiest diet for your heart?
To optimize heart health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends maintaining a healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes a variety of fruits and … read more
All About Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure means?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into… read more
The Nature of Hypertension
What do hypertension means?
Hypertension means high blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.… read more
All About Secondary Hypertension
What causes secondary hypertension?
Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another condition or disease. Conditions that may cause secondary hypertension include kidney disease, adrenal disease, thyroid problems … read more
High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk for AFib
Does blood pressure go up during AFib?
With atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly. This can affect how well it pumps, triggering low blood pressure
What should your blood pressure… read more
Are People Being Misdiagnosed with High Blood Pressure?
Can blood pressure be measured wrong?
Errors in blood pressure (BP) measurement are common in the clinical practice. Inaccurate measurements of BP may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment… read more
BPA in Soda Can Liners Can Make Blood Pressure Spike
Can drinking bottled water cause high blood pressure?
Now, a study that recently appeared in the journal Hypertension, published by the American Heart Association, has found that consuming … read more
Does Having High Blood Pressure Cause Nosebleeds?
Can high blood pressure cause nosebleeds?
In most cases, high blood pressure does not cause headaches or nosebleeds. The best evidence indicates that high blood pressure does not cause… read more
Teens Who Got Less Than 8 Hours of Sleep are More Likely to Have Obesity, High Blood Pressure
Does sleep help high blood pressure?
Sleeping poorly can increase your blood pressure, but getting a great night’s rest can reduce your blood pressure. Making a few… read more
