Does Caffeine Affect Blood Pressure?
Caffeine can cause a brief but dramatic rise in blood pressure, even if you don’t have high blood pressure. It is not clear what causes this spike in… read more
Tips for treating 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 medications are… 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
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
Causes of High Diastolic Blood Pressure
What causes high diastolic blood pressure?
Several factors contribute to high diastolic blood pressure. Some of these, such as obesity, can be controlled, but others cannot be prevented.… read more
High Blood Pressure And Headaches
High blood pressure and headaches
It is not known whether high blood pressure can cause headaches. Some studies indicate that there is no connection, while others show a strong correlation… read more
