Blood pressure is the pressure of the circulating blood on blood vessel walls. This measurement, which is an indication of overall health, is divided into systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure refers to the force in the arteries when...
Homocysteine is an amino acid that may increase the risk of heart disease, according to HeartHealthyWomen.org, a website associated with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Several studies have linked homocysteine to blood pressure,...
Getting your high blood pressure under control can help improve your heart health. Hypertension strongly increases your risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Sodium increases blood pressure because it causes your body to retain water. When...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that's often called the "silent killer." It has no symptoms, but can be responsible for a number of very serious health problems such as stroke, heart attack and heart disease,...
Your blood pressure reading is comprised of a two number reading. The top value is referred to as systole and the bottom value is diastole. There is what health professionals term a healthy or normal blood pressure reading, and there are three...
When the heart has to work too hard to pump blood through the arteries, the result is high blood pressure. Many lifestyle factors can affect the heart and arteries, causing high blood pressure. Fortunately, many of these factors can be...
Blood pressure readings indicate the pressure of blood against the walls of your arteries. It is shown as two numbers, which reveal the force of blood when your heart pumps and the force when your heart is at rest.
Blood pressure is the amount of force on the arterial walls. One in three Americans suffer from high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Lifestyle issues, dietary changes and medications may decrease high blood pressure to...
Know your blood pressure and keep regular doctor appointments to ensure your blood pressure is at a safe level and well monitored. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. The top number is the systolic pressure, the pressure in the arteries as...
With each beat, the heart forces blood through the vessels of the body. The pressure the blood exerts on the vessels is known as blood pressure. Blood pressure measurements can be taken at any age. Healthy blood pressure readings are based on the...
Healthy blood pressure in kids is important for preventing long-term health problems. As of 2011, about 5 percent of children in the United States have high blood pressure, but that rate is on the rise, notes Dr. Reginald Washington, a professor...
Keeping track of blood pressure readings can help provide clues as to how well the heart muscle is doing its job at delivering blood and oxygen to the body. When blood pressure starts to rise too high it means that the risk for heart disease,...
Stress, smoking, family history, diet and a sedentary lifestyle are all aspects that can negatively affect your blood pressure. "Hypertension" is the medical term used for high blood pressure. Exercise and the Dietary Approaches to Stop...
It may be tempting for people to reach for a bag of chips or a package of cookies when they're hungry for a snack, but doing so won't promote healthy blood pressure levels. Healthy snacks for blood pressure are fresh, natural foods that help...
When you visit your family physician, he is likely to perform several routine measurements to evaluate your overall health: your height, weight, temperature and blood pressure. Blood pressure is a critical measurement of how efficiently your heart...
Blood pressure measures the amount of force the blood exerts on the blood vessels. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one-third of Americans suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension. Low blood pressure, or...
Blood pressure refers to the force blood exerts on the linings of the veins in which it travels. This pressure is normally measured in millimeters of mercury, a unit of pressure that is often written as mm Hg. The results of blood pressure tests...
Blood pressure is the force the blood exerts on the blood vessel walls as it travels through the body. The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults have their blood pressure checked by their health care provider every two years.
Physicians use blood pressure to help evaluate how healthy a person is. A healthy blood pressure reading can vary over time and from person to person. A doctor will decide what a healthy blood pressure reading is for a patient.
A person's blood pressure is an indirect indicator of his overall cardiovascular health. High blood pressure can indicate kidney or arterial disease, and can also indicates if the patient's heart is having to pump extra hard to maintain...
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood against the artery walls. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and blindness. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, in extreme cases may cause...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for heart disease and heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. It is a major health and economic burden as well, with approximately one-third of all adults in the U.S. afflicted by high blood...
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,...
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is one of the easiest and most effective ways for men to reduce their risk for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, more than 73 million adults over the age of 20 have high blood pressure....
Blood pressure is the force of the circulating blood on blood vessel walls. This measurement, which is an indication of overall health, is divided into systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure refers to the force in the arteries when the...
It's never too soon to start taking care of your health. Beginning in young adulthood, you should have your blood pressure checked regularly. The effects of eating fatty foods and foods high in sodium can have an impact on your health as early as...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can contribute to heart attacks, strokes, vision problems and kidney damage. According to the American Heart Association (AMA), a blood pressure reading of above 140/90 is too high. Along with...
While certain groups are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, such as the elderly and those of African American descent, it can effect anyone at any age. About one out of three adults has high blood pressure, according to the...
During cardiovascular exercise, the vascular system works hard to deliver more oxygen to the working muscles. Though you may feel as though you are exercising hard enough, the proof is in the numbers. Monitoring both heart rate and blood pressure...
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