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Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure?
The official recommendation from the JNC7 report is that aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, should be performed for at least 30 minutes, 4 or more times a week, to lower systolic blood pressure an average of 4- 9mmhg. While it was traditionally...
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Have you ever wondered why your blood pressure fluctuates? Here is a list of common activities and their impact on your blood pressure. Attending a meeting: +20.2/15.0 Working: +16.0/+13.0 Commuting: +14.0/+9.2 Walking: +12.0/+5.5 Dressing: +11.5/+9....
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Have you ever wondered why your blood pressure fluctuates? Here is a list of common activities and their impact on your blood pressure. Attending a meeting: +20.2/15.0 Working: +16.0/+13.0 Commuting: +14.0/+9.2 Walking: +12.0/+5.5 Dressing: +11.5/+9....
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
If you have been doing research about high blood pressure, chances are you have seen the phrase “metabolic syndrome”. So, what is metabolic syndrome? According to the American Heart Association (AHA) it refers to a group of conditions that make i...
Why is it important to lower blood pressure?
According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is the number 1 modifiable risk factor for stroke and approximately 21.3.% of people with hypertension do not know they have the condition. It can lead to a plethora of health problems ...
What exactly is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measure of the force with which blood pushes against artery walls. Systolic blood pressure (the top number) refers specifically to the pressure when the heart beats and pushes blood through the heart and into the arteries. The pre...
Relaxation to Lower Blood Pressure- Does it Work?
With high blood pressure estimated to reach nearly one in every three adults, and considered responsible for 13% of deaths worldwide, efforts to find effective treatments have intensified. In recent years, relaxation techniques have received attenti...
Heart Attack Warning Signs: Different for Men and Women
It has generally been assumed that heart attack symptoms are the same for both men and women, but a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association seems to indicate that women experience heart attacks, specifically chest pain, diffe...
Did You Know? Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
The Facts 2,400 Americans die every day from heart attack and stroke every year (more) More than 1 in every three Americans has one or more types of cardiovascular disease (more) Heart disease is the number one killer among women in the US (more) Ne...
5 FAQ’s about High Blood Pressure and Hypertension
Known as the “silent killer” high blood pressure plays a major role in overall cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, people with high blood pressure die an average of 5 years earlier than those with normal blood pres...
Does smoking or tobacco use cause high blood pressure?
While smoking does seem to temporarily raise blood pressure, a direct long term connection has yet to be found. However, smoking and tobacco do damage blood vessels and arteries which causes them to contract. These narrower passageways do contribute ...
Does coffee or caffeine raise blood pressure?
Many studies have been conducted to explain the relationship between coffee, caffeine and hypertension. They are largely in agreement that caffeine does slightly raise blood pressure in the short run and that over time individuals who consume large q...
Can high blood pressure cause headaches?
While it may seem natural to assume that high blood pressure would cause headaches, studies have actually proven that the reverse may be true! The relationship between headaches and high blood pressure is certainly counter intuitive for many people. ...
Does Alcohol Affect Blood Pressure?
With people looking to lower blood pressure through diet and without medications, the question, “does alcohol affect blood pressure” begs to be answered. In an effort to do just that, a group of medical professionals in 2001 conducted an in dept...
Does Exercise Lower Blood Pressure?
Lifestyle changes, including exercise, are being promoted as a first line of defense against high blood pressure (hypertension). Several recent studies provide insight into how much exercise lowers blood pressure as well as what type of exercise lowe...
What are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?
There are usually no symptoms which indicate that you have high blood pressure! Excessive sweating, nervousness, high cholesterol and difficulty sleeping are not evidence of high blood pressure. You may have high blood pressure and these other proble...
What is Normal Blood Pressure for Children?
The normal blood pressure for children is actually calculated by considering their gender, age and height, according to the American Heart Association. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute provides useful tables on their website which can serv...
What is “Normal” Blood Pressure?
According to the American Heart Association, normal blood pressure is less than 120 systolic and 80 diastolic. However, it is noted that you should consult your doctor if your readings are significantly lower. The following summarizes blood pressure ...
