How to Manage and Control High Blood Pressure
How can I quickly lower my blood pressure?
How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure Immediately?
Take a warm bath or shower. Stay in your shower or bath for… read more
The link between High BP and Heart Failure
Can heart failure cause high blood pressure?
If you have heart failure, there’s a good chance you also have high blood pressure, or “hypertension.” About two-thirds of people… read more
Does High Blood Pressure Damage Your Eyesight?
Does blood pressure affect eyesight?
HBP can harm your eyesight in many ways
Your eyes contain many tiny blood vessels. When subjected to the long-term effects of high blood pressure… read more
On-the-Job Anger and High Blood Pressure
Can a stressful job cause high blood pressure?
Yes, chronic stress can affect blood pressure. Several hormones affect your heart’s rhythm, including epinephrine and norepinephrine. When these hormone… read more
High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction
Can erectile dysfunction from high blood pressure be reversed?
ED from high blood pressure can be reversed, especially if you are generally healthy and high blood pressure is the… read more
What Causes High Diastolic Blood Pressure?
What does it mean if my diastolic blood pressure is high?
High diastolic pressure is linked to a higher risk of disease involving the large artery called the aorta that … read more
High Blood Pressure: What’s Considered Dangerous?
What qualifies as high blood pressure?
Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure between 120 and 129 with a diastolic pressure of less than 80. High… read more
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
How is hypertension diagnosed?
Your doctor can diagnose hypertension by checking your blood pressure. It is a very simple test that takes only a few minutes. Usually an inflatable… read more
Secondary Hypertension Causes and Symptoms
What are the causes of 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, … read more
Can High Blood Pressure Make You Feel Dizzy?
What should I do if my blood pressure is high and I feel dizzy?
Whether or not you have high blood pressure, if you are experiencing dizziness with symptoms… read more
What to Know About Flying with High Blood Pressure
Is it OK to travel with high blood pressure?
Your blood pressure could rise
If you suffer from high blood pressure it doesn’t mean you can’t travel by plane, … read more
High Blood Pressure: Kids Can Have It Too
Can a child have hypertension?
About 3.5 percent of U.S. children aged 18 and under have hypertension (high blood pressure), but that number may be even higher. Most… read more
Enough Sleep Lower Blood Pressure
Is it true that sleep deprivation can cause high blood pressure?
Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D.
Possibly. Sleep experts recommend that adults get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each… read more
New discovered treatable pathway known to cause Hypertension in Obese People
Can an obese person have high blood pressure?
Major consequences of being overweight or obese include higher prevalence of hypertension and a cascade of associated cardiorenal and metabolic disorders. Studies… read more
Does Garlic Cause or Treat High Blood Pressure?
Is garlic good for hypertension?
Garlic may help reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels by up to 11.2 mm Hg. In some instances, garlic supplements may work… read more
