Hypertension
What happens when you hit a high blood pressure plateau?You’ve made lifestyle changes. You’re taking a diuretic and at least two other blood pressure medicines. But your blood pressure still isn’t ...
Read moreExercising with High Blood Pressure
Original Post by David Berkson, M.D. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common medical problems—affecting about one quarter of all Americans. It is also the most common cardi...
Read moreHow to Lower Your High Blood Pressure Risk
Original Post by Withings High blood pressure is the number one killer in the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As the risks of encountering a heart attack or stroke are infi...
Read moreQ: Please tell us why you are involved in the Hypertension community? Do you have Hypertension? A: I am involved in hypertension because it affects my immediate and extended family. I am the first ...
Read more12 Hypertension Medication Recommendations
Your doctor may prescribe medication you can take to lower high blood pressure. It is a good idea to keep the following guidelines in mind when you're taking prescription drugs. 1. Know the names o...
Read moreMidday Napping Could Help Lower BP in Patients Treated for Hypertension
In a cohort of middle-aged patients with well-controlled hypertension, those who took a long midday nap appeared to have better blood-pressure control that their peers, in a new study. Asked about ...
Read morePost written and approved by Peggy Mace. Did you know that you can get life insurance after suffering a stroke? If you are over the age of 39, life insurance policies are offered that do not ask a...
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Importance of Blood Pressure Chart To Prevent Hypertension
Blood pressure is a highly overlooked disease that has been proven fatal for some. There are lots of people who suffer from high blood pressure and may not know it. It is actually common as it af...
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