Articles for Tag: "high blood pressure"

Here’s how to read your blood pressure 
Here’s how to read your blood pressure
The set of numbers you see during a blood pressure reading each have a meaning. Plus, learn tips on taking your own blood pressure.
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do 
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do
While you can’t change your genetics, you can make these lifestyle modifications to lower your blood pressure.
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition 
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition
Hypertension and prehypertension may be more common in kids than you may think. Here’s why.
What is white coat syndrome? 
What is white coat syndrome?
It affects 10% of patients who go in for a doctor’s visit. Here’s how they will find your true blood pressure reading.
Life happens sometimes, but don’t ignore this 
Life happens sometimes, but don’t ignore this
Here’s how one man got out of his healthy habits slump.
3 things that increase your stroke risk  Featured
3 things that increase your stroke risk
Simple life changes can make a big difference in decreasing your stroke risk.
What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?  Featured
What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?
There are numerous ways your heart can give out. A specialist explains.