High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes
What is a good blood pressure for my age?
Normal blood pressure for most adults is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of … read more
The Benefits of Whey Protein to Blood Pressure
Does whey protein affect blood pressure?
Whey protein lowers blood pressure and improves endothelial function and lipid biomarkers in adults with prehypertension and mild hypertension: results from the… read more
Delicious Healthy Snacks to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is an epidemic facing the United States. More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and the condition played a primary… read more
Latest Research About Caffeine Effects on Blood Pressure
Is coffee good for lowering blood pressure?
High intakes of caffeine from coffee increase blood pressure in the short term. In a review of five trials, people given… 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
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 is Considered Low Blood Pressure
Review
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
Normal Blood Pressure By Gender
Understanding Blood Pressure What is it?
Blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure varies slightly throughout the day;… read more
Treatment of Low Blood Pressure
Treatment
Low blood pressure (hypotension) without symptoms or with mild symptoms rarely requires treatment.
If low blood pressure causes symptoms, treatment depends on the cause. For example, if your medications… read more
What Is Blood Pressure?
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure or force of blood against the walls of blood vessels. If you have hypertension… read more
Causes of Hypertension
What causes high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measure of the force with which blood pushes against the walls of blood vessels. The heart pumps blood into the… read more