Category Archives: Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to ...click here to read more

Gum disease is almost as common as high blood pressure in Americans, and there may be more reason for that than you think. New research has found a link between oral health and blood pressure control that stresses the importance of taking care of your teeth. The study found that patients with low oral health ...click here to read more

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a dangerous condition because a person can have it for years without ever knowing. Living with undiagnosed hypertension can lead to complications as high blood pressure slowly damages the arteries, which can increase the risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Both men and woman can be affected by hypertension, but ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is often difficult to diagnose unless you’re tested because it doesn’t cause many symptoms. This means you can live with hypertension for quite some time until it becomes very severe and a cardiac-related event occurs as a result. Living with hypertension is very dangerous, as it can damage the arteries and veins, ...click here to read more

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more

You may have already noticed that the temperature has begun to drop. With cooler temperatures, there comes a higher risk of illness, but colder temperatures may also be triggering your high blood pressure. Hypertension is a dangerous condition to live with because it often goes symptomless until the situation becomes severe. If you live with ...click here to read more

A new study, performed by at the University of Oxford, has found that adults living with high blood pressure in the long-term are at an increased risk for developing aortic valve disease (AVD). The condition occurs when the valve that controls the pumping of blood from the left ventricle in the heart into the aorta ...click here to read more

Did you know you can monitor your own blood pressure from home? Well, you can, and new research suggests that if you suffer from high blood pressure, this might be the most effective way of getting it under control. Some clinics offer the home blood pressure monitors for free, but you can also purchase them ...click here to read more

Having high blood pressure – hypertension – is often linked with a future cardiovascular event. Your blood pressure reading is based on two measurements: blood leaving the heart (systolic blood pressure) and blood returning to the heart (diastolic blood pressure). Also read: What is systolic and diastolic blood pressure? A blood pressure reading of 140/90 ...click here to read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just released a worldwide drug recall for a common high blood pressure medication. Valsartan is the drug in question and it’s been found to contain an impurity – N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) – which is linked to cancer. In a statement, the FDA said, “The presence of NDMA was unexpected ...click here to read more

Exercise is generally recommended as a natural means to reduce blood pressure. But if you’re looking for a fun way to lower your blood pressure, try playing soccer. Soccer is not only fun, but it can aid in weight loss along with strengthening the heart and lungs. An online service known as Push Doctor explained, ...click here to read more

In China, it’s been predicted that the incidence of obesity will triple in men and double in women in the coming 15 years. The rates of obesity in 2010 was 4 percent for men and 5.2 percent for women. Around 25 percent of the Chinese population also suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure. It ...click here to read more

Postprandial hypotension is low blood pressure after a meal. This condition can manifest itself as dizziness or lightheadedness that affects nearly one-third of older men and women. Proper digestion is accomplished when the functioning of the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems are precisely coordinated. Extra blood is directed to the intestines and stomach. To compensate ...click here to read more

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a very serious condition that can affect all areas of the body including the heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys. The problem is that high blood pressure often goes symptomless until a more serious condition arises. That’s why it’s important to not only check your blood pressure regularly, but also adhere ...click here to read more