High blood pressure is a very common condition. There are certain factors that can increase the risk of high blood pressure. These factors include elevated blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, too much alcohol use, tobacco use, genetics and family history, age, sex, race or ethnicity. High Blood Pressure Blood flows through your arteries at a certain pressure. Arteries carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This flow of blood … [Read more...]
3 Proven Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
It is estimated that nearly 30% of Americans suffer from high blood pressure. That's a pretty high number. If you were sitting in a room with two other people, odds are that one of the two has high blood pressure, or worse- you do. What's even scarier is that many people have high blood pressure but don't even know it. That's why it's often called the �Silent Killer�. It sounds like the title of a scary movie, and believe me, you don't want to become the victim. High blo … [Read more...]
Helpful Tips to Keep Your Blood Pressure Within the Normal Range
A blood pressure of 120/80 is critical to maintaining good health. Having high blood pressure or hypertension for an extended period can cause permanent damage to the heart, kidneys, brain and other types of debilitating complications. Unfortunately, one out of three adults have borderline to full-blown hypertension, and it needs a solution right away. If you also happen to suffer from high blood pressure here are some tips that you can use to lower it effectively. Medicines If you are … [Read more...]
