Updates on High blood pressure (hypertension)
What is hypertension and how is it treated?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, or kidney disease. The… read more
Does Prednisone Raise Blood Pressure?
Prednisone is a commonly used medication to help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and reduce discomfort. It is part of a group of medications called corticosteroids, which are also referred to… read more
The link between diabetes and hypertension
Can blood sugar levels affect blood pressure?
The same is true if the blood sugar goes too low; the catecholamine response is the first thing that the body uses … read more
Can high blood pressure lead to headaches?
What does a blood pressure headache feel like?
What can a hypertension headache feel like? Headaches triggered by high blood pressure typically cause a pulsing sensation that’s felt all over … read more
BPA in Soda Can Liners Can Make Blood Pressure Spike
Can drinking bottled water cause high blood pressure?
Now, a study that recently appeared in the journal Hypertension, published by the American Heart Association, has found that consuming … read more