High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a dangerous medical condition that causes the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. Besides dizziness and headaches, there no other signs or symptoms of high blood pressure, according to...
Nutritionally, sodium often gets the blame for causing high blood pressure. However, nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, fiber and antioxidants derived from food have powerful effects in lowering blood pressure and even...
In most cases high blood pressure, or hypertension, causes no symptoms until complications develop. This is why the condition is known as "the silent killer." A number of risk factors are associated with high blood pressure, including obesity,...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a disease referred to as the silent killer, since it has no symptoms. Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure can have serious health consequences, including increased risk for heart attack and...
The types and amounts of foods that you eat can greatly impact your health. A poor diet could result in you facing high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol. Eating a healthy diet can keep high blood pressure at bay and decrease the risk...
Blood pressure is the force with which blood pumps against the walls of the arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly one-third of all adult Americans, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and is defined...
High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pumped from the heart creates excessive force against the walls of arteries and veins, according to MayoClinic.com. This can be caused by narrow veins and arteries, fatty deposits in the...
Diastolic blood pressure, the lower or bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is the amount of pressure in your heart as it relaxes and receives blood flow. High diastolic blood pressure causes health problems, the most significant of which...
If you have high blood pressure, there's a good chance that you may be salt-sensitive. This means that every time you consume foods with a moderate amount of sodium, your blood pressure becomes elevated. If your doctor has diagnosed you with high...
Having high blood pressure is a major risk factor for multiple health problems, including kidney and heart disease. The foods which you eat can have a powerful effect on your blood pressure. Some studies have noticed that there is a link between...
Blood pressure abnormalities, especially higher than normal levels, are a common health problem in America. According to the Kids Health website, if you do not treat your high blood pressure in a timely and appropriate manner, it may lead to organ...
Angina is the term used to describe pain or discomfort in the chest and it can be a warning sign of an increased risk of a heart attack in some patients. Angina occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood and having high blood pressure...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is an increase of the pressure of blood on the walls of the arteries. If left untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic, hypertension can lead to heart disease and stroke. Although it does have a...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is caused by excess force of the blood against the walls of your arteries. This can be caused by a genetic predisposition, but according to the Mayo Clinic, eventually affects nearly everyone. It usually takes...
Salt, or sodium, intake can contribute to high blood pressure. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, suggests following the sodium guidelines spelled out in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet program to...
A healthy diet is an important element for the treatment of high blood pressure, or hypertension. Herbs may also be beneficial, but they may interact with certain medications, so before using any herbal supplement it is important that you first...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has become a common problem for Americans, and is known as a "silent killer" because symptoms are rarely felt until serious health conditions have reared their heads. The American Heart Association...
The American Heart Association refers to high blood pressure as the "silent killer" because it lurks quietly in the body often without showing any obvious signs or symptoms. Only physicians can identify high blood pressure through regular routine...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a lifestyle-induced condition that places you at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Maintaining a blood pressure at or below 120/80 mmHg significantly reduces your risk of disease. There are at least...
In order for you to function, your heart must pump blood to all the parts of your body. The force at which blood goes through your arteries is called your blood pressure. It is based on the systolic pressure, which is the amount of blood being...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called "the silent killer" because you can have it and not have any symptoms until it is too late. This is why it's so important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood pressure can...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. One of the risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure, so this condition should be treated, which involves dietary and...
Dietary changes and herbs may be able to lower high blood pressure, or hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet is intended for those with high blood pressure. This diet has been shown to reduce blood pressure by 14...
High blood cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure are significant risk factors for developing many types of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke. The Mediterranean diet is among the most...
Your blood pressure is the combined ratio of a systolic and diastolic reading. This value is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. The top value in your blood pressure reading is the systolic...
The Atkins diet is a popular low-carb diet for weight loss that can also help dieters improve other areas of their health. For example, diets such as the Atkins eating plan usually result in lower triglyceride levels, increased HDL cholesterol...
High blood pressure is known medically as "hypertension". This is characterized by having a blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher. Aneurysm, heart attacks and complete heart failure are all complications that can result from high blood...
The Atkins diet is one of the first low-carb diets popularized on a large scale, with the first book published by Dr. Robert Atkins back in 1972. This low-carb eating plan restricts or eliminates grains, including bread, pasta, rice, breakfast...
Improving your diet can be one of the most important steps you can take for your health, because your diet influences your blood sugar and blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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