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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. This force is measured with systolic and diastolic readings. The top value in...
Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood moving through the blood vessels as your heart beats. Blood pressure is measured in milligrams of mercury--mm/Hg. Readings of higher than 140/90 mm/Hg are considered high, according to the University of...
High blood pressure and cholesterol can increase your risk for diseases and complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. A careful diet, possibly in addition to medications, can help you manage your high blood pressure or...
Some people are more at risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol due to their genetic make-up, but by making healthy changes to your diet, you can counteract some of these risks. What you regularly eat or do not eat can play a significant...
High blood pressure is a serious medical condition that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. A diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat and cholesterol can significantly reduce blood pressure. Doctors recommended the DASH...
When your blood pressure is120/80, it is considered ideal. When it is 140/90 or higher, there is reason for concern because it is considered "high." High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that can have life-threatening...
There are many types of diets, and though it's true that a majority of them are followed with the intention of losing weight, there are other kinds that offer more specific health benefits. The best diet to treat and lower high blood pressure is...
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension--known as the DASH diet--was developed based on National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) research and published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to registered dietitian Marla...
High blood pressure or hypertension is diagnosed when you have a chronic run of unsafe blood pressures. According to "Nutrition" by Frances Sizer and Eleanor Whitney, 90 percent of people aged 65 or older have high blood pressure. Diet, including...
In the United States, one out of every three Americans suffers from hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Many more suffer from the disease but do not even know it. Untreated, high blood...
Blood pressure describes the force the blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels. Measuring blood pressure requires taking two measurements: Systolic pressure measures the force of the blood when the heart contracts, and diastolic pressure...
High blood pressure is a dangerous health condition that increases the risks of strokes and heart disease in hypertensive individuals. A healthy diet not only reduces the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, it may also help lower blood...
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...
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