High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a medical condition that can cause a wide variety of side effects, including red eyes. There are two types of high blood pressure. One is called primary hypertension, in which the elevated blood...
High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer" because it frequently presents no symptoms until it reaches the crisis stage, makes you more susceptible to heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, vision and memory loss, a build-up of fluid in...
Approximately 25 percent of adults in the United States suffer from high blood pressure, also called hypertension. A century ago, this was commonly associated by the medical profession with headaches, a view that widely persists among the public...
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), your heart delivers blood and oxygen throughout your body. As the heart muscle pumps the blood it travels through various blood vessels to all areas of your body and then returns to the heart...
Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as it circulates through the body. The top number, called systolic blood pressure, is a measurement of the pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps. The bottom...
Licorice root is used not only as a flavoring for black licorice candy and other foods and beverages, but as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of health conditions. More research is necessary to confirm any health benefits of licorice, according...
Blood pressure is the force exerted by your blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps your blood through them. Two measurements are used for blood pressure. The first, called your systolic blood pressure, is taken when your...
According to the American Heart Association, more than 1 million Americans suffer a heart attack each year. For over 400,000 of them, death is the first symptom. There are four primary risk factors for heart disease: diabetes, cigarette smoking,...
Exercise definitely helps to offset the negative effects of high blood pressure. Since cardiovascular exercise strengthens your heart muscle, it becomes more efficient at pumping blood throughout your blood, thus lowering your blood pressure...
If you are a parent of school-aged children, you know that lunch is an important part of every child's school day. But concerns over unhealthful foods served in school cafeterias may have you wondering whether your children's nutritional needs are...
According to MayoClinic.com, a person is said to suffer from the stage 2 high blood pressure when his systolic pressure is 160 or above, and his diastolic pressure is at least 100. Although high blood pressure, or hypertension, runs in the family,...
Blood pressure is the force at which blood gets pumped through your arteries to the rest of your body. When your blood pressure becomes elevated to a point where it is 140/90 or above, you are classified as having high blood pressure...
Hypertensive, or high blood pressure-causing, herbs are few and far between. Generally, before taking any type of herbal supplement, you should check with your health care provider regarding any existing conditions and to have your blood pressure...
Running is a form of exercise that requires very little equipment and usually doesn't require that you sign up for a gym membership. The American Council on Exercise explains that running isn't necessarily the perfect initial exercise when...
High blood pressure is caused by genetic factors as well as certain behaviors like physical inactivity or uncontrolled stress. One in three Americans has hypertension, making it the one of the most common conditions in America, according to the...
For thousands of years, tea has been valued for its many health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, tea may prevent cancer, improve memory and strengthen bones. Recently, however, tea's effect on cardiovascular health, specifically blood...
Understanding what high blood pressure means will help you determine what you need to do to be healthy, the American Heart Association indicates. Maintaining a diet low in salt will help lower your blood pressure significantly. Diet and exercise...
Studies haven't yet been able to confirm that stress actually causes high blood pressure, says the American Heart Association, but that doesn't mean that there isn't still a definite connection between the two. Stress is linked to a number of...
The thyroid produces a hormone that regulates the body's metabolism. The thyroid hormone increases the rate at which the body's cells use energy. Thyroid hormone levels affect the body's temperature, mood, heart rate, energy levels and muscle...
High blood pressure is a growing problem for Americans today. According to Mohammed A. Rafey of the Cleveland Clinic, your risk for developing atherosclerosis doubles for every 20 point increase in systolic pressure and 10 point increase in...
As with everything in your diet, moderation of alcohol is key. Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages is one drink per day for women or two drinks for men. A single serving is equivalent to a 12-oz. beer. Enjoying a cold beer on a hot summer...
If your blood pressure is higher than 140 systolic over 90 diastolic you may have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to MedlinePlus, high blood pressure affects one in three adults and increases your risk for heart disease...
Millions of Americans begin each day with a piping-hot cup of their favorite psycho-stimulating xanthine-alkaloid-containing beverage, coffee. The caffeine in coffee and other beverages elevates the mood, increases alertness, banishes fatigue and...
A stable blood pressure is essential for the body's heart, arteries and veins. A blood pressure reading has two numbers. The top number represents the pressure in the arteries during the heart's contraction, this is called the systolic number. The...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause a host of medical problems, including heart failure or stroke. Some herbs and supplements can cause high blood pressure or interact with medications and lead to increases in blood pressure. If you...
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