Eating healthy nutritious foods can help lower blood cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure -- all of which are needed to sustain health and prolong life. People suffering from high cholesterol, high blood sugar or high blood pressure may...
Blood is responsible for the transportation of oxygen, nutrients, hormones and waste products and is the foundation of a healthy organism. The average male adult has 12 pints of blood, which are constantly being filtered and recycled through the...
Your blood sugar rises and dips throughout the day in response to your eating. It also varies by your diabetic status. What's considered a healthy blood sugar level, therefore, depends on these factors. There are several indexes, from which public...
Although cholesterol has a negative image, it's actually a vital substance that allows your body to build cell membranes and produce steroid hormones that regulate sexual growth and development, fluid and salt retention and stress levels. While...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
According to Dr. Peter D'Adamo your blood type gives you a view into your genetics, susceptibilities and strengths in regards to your health and the effects the food you eat have on your body. Dr. D'Adamo is a naturopathic physician, author of the...
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...
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,...
The sugar in your blood, or blood glucose, provides your body with the energy it needs to function properly. Your blood glucose fluctuates in response to the foods you eat. If you are healthy, several hormones keep the amount of glucose in your...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, but keeping your blood vessels healthy can go a long way toward reducing your risk, according to MayoClinic.com. Though you may have a family or personal history...
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...
Your blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, varies at different times throughout the day. If you are diabetic, your blood sugar may spike to unsafe levels, or drop suddenly. Normal healthy blood sugar should range between 70 to 130 mg/dL before...
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...
Healthy cholesterol levels go beyond your LDL -- low-density lipoproteins -- or bad cholesterol. It includes your HDL -- high-density lipoproteins -- or good cholesterol, too. The levels you should aim for are clear cut; less than 100mg/dL is...
The blood vessels are part of the circulatory system. They carry blood from the heart to other organs in the body and transport depleted blood back to the heart and lungs. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients necessary for the organs to...
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,...
Test your blood sugar levels with a blood sugar monitor, as directed by your doctor. People with diabetes often are instructed to check their blood sugar levels at different times, typically before and after meals and before bedtime.
Blood sugar, or blood glucose, levels are used to monitor people for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Elevated blood sugar levels, even when there aren't in the diabetic range, can result in health problems such as cardiovascular problems, stroke and...
Keeping your blood sugar levels within a healthy range is critical for your well being. Too much blood sugar gradually damages blood vessels, leading to the tragic results of diabetes such as nerve damage, blindness, amputation and heart disease....
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...
Your blood glucose or blood sugar is the amount sugar that in your blood. When you eat food, your blood sugar levels increase and your body releases a hormone called insulin to help regulate and keep the levels in an ideal range. If your blood...
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