What Makes Low Blood Pressure Dangerous
A sudden drop in blood pressure can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg, or a drop from 110 mm Hg systolic to 90 mm Hg systolic, for… read more
What Is Essential Hypertension?
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that has no known secondary cause. It is also referred to as primary hypertension.
Blood pressure is the force with which blood hits… read more
Effects of High Blood Pressure If Untreated
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage the body years before symptoms appear. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, poor quality of life and even a… read more
Ways to control high blood pressure (Without drugs)
High blood pressure increases the risk of both heart attack and stroke. It is important to know your numbers because if you have high blood pressure, you will want… read more
The danger of high blood pressure (the effect of hypertension on the body)
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage the body years before symptoms appear. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, poor quality of life and even a… read more
7 lifestyle factors that exacerbate hypertension
High blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure is blood pressure that is slightly higher than normal. High blood pressure usually develops over time. Blood pressure that is slightly above normal increases… read more
Simple Hypertension Prevention Tips
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force with which blood pushes against the walls of the arteries. Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the… read more
8 foods and drinks to avoid in people with high blood pressure
Having high blood pressure does not necessarily mean that a person has to eliminate certain foods from his or her diet. Instead of trying to cut them out, a person… read more
The 6 best drinks to lower blood pressure
Changing your diet is part of managing high blood pressure. This may include making healthy beverage choices. The 6 best drinks for lowering blood pressure are:
1. Beet juice… read more
The Most Effective Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the “silent killer” for a reason. It often produces no symptoms, but poses a serious risk of heart disease and stroke.… read more
What Is White Coat Syndrome?
What is white coat syndrome?
Some people notice that their blood pressure is normal at home, but rises slightly when they are at the doctor’s office. This is known as… read more
Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney disease. The goal of treating hypertension is to lower… read more
What You Should Know About Blood Pressure Levels
Previously, blood pressure was considered borderline high at 140/90. (The systolic number is the top; the diastolic, the bottom.) Now, a measurement as low as 130/80 is considered stage 1… read more
What is Considered Low Blood Pressure
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Low blood pressure is generally considered to be less than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number… read more
What is the Average Blood Pressure Reading?
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
Do you know what your ideal blood pressure should be ?
Blood pressure is the force with which the heart pumps blood into… read more
