Alcohol’s effect on the body Blood pressure and the heart- a lot of alcohol over a long time – or too much on a single occasion – can damage the… read more

Can athletes have hypertension? Athletes and other physically active patients are usually thought to be free of cardiovascular disease and hypertension because of their apparently high level of fitness.… read more

What are three effects of hypertension? Blurry vision or other vision problems. Dizziness. Lightheadedness. Severe headaches. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when your blood travels through blood… read more

How does smoking cause hypertension? Each cigarette you smoke causes a temporary rise in blood pressure. Smoking damages the walls of your blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis, where … read more

What happens when blood pressure is too high symptoms? If you have certain symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, headache, excessive sweating, palpitations or irregular heart beats, problems … read more