Living a Life with Hypertension
Can you live a long live with high blood pressure?
It’s important to remember that high blood pressure is not usually a death sentence. As long as you’re regularly … read more
High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
What do you feel when blood pressure is high?
Unfortunately, high blood pressure can happen without feeling any abnormal symptoms. Moderate or severe headaches, anxiety, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, palpitations, … read more
7 Foods That People with Hypertension Should Include in Their Diet
Hypertension is one of the many lifestyle diseases that can be managed with a proper diet. Irregular eating habits and unhealthy food can impact your blood pressure levels drastically. This… read more
Poor Management of Hypertension: A Reality Check
What is poorly controlled hypertension?
§ Uncontrolled hypertension is defined as an average systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or an average diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, among those… read more
The Importance of Micronutrients in Hypertension and Diabetes
What nutrients regulate blood pressure?
The DASH diet includes foods that are rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium. These nutrients help control blood pressure. The diet limits… read more
5 Unknown Ways You Might Be Making Your Hypertension Worse
What can make hypertension worse?
Stress-related habits such as eating more, using tobacco or drinking alcohol can lead to further increases in blood pressure. Certain chronic conditions. Kidney disease,… read more
Travelling With Hypertension: Tips on Management
Is it OK to travel with high blood pressure?
Having high blood pressure should not be a barrier to travelling. In fact, all forms of travel should be fine … read more
What to Know About Telehealth for Blood Pressure
Having chronic high blood pressure, or hypertension, can affect many aspects of your health. Hypertension is the leading cause of other serious health problems such as heart disease,… read more
High Blood Pressure on the Rise: How to Manage Yours
What is the proper management of high blood pressure?
Eat healthy foods.
Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish… read more
Things You Have To Know About Portal Hypertension
What is portal hypertension?
Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein is located in your belly (abdomen). It gets blood from your digestive… read more
