Hypertension

How Do Health Numbers Connect to Weight and Overall Health?

We all say we want to be healthy, but what do we mean when we say that? The World Health Organization defines it as...

Signs Of Vitamin D Deficiency

Did you know four out of ten people in the U.S. have a Vitamin D deficiency? Not to mention it is surprisingly an overlooked deficiency....

The Missed Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Heart

Did you know about the multiple missed warning signs of an unhealthy heart? Most of us only know to look out for the tightness...

Hypertension and Heart Disease: Everything You Need to Know

Hypertension is known as "the silent killer," as it frequently shows no signs or symptoms. Unfortunately, African Americans are more likely than White Americans...

Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?

A new study found that awareness, control and treatment of high blood pressure has dropped among United States adults. Nearly half of adults live with...

What Women Should Know About High Blood Pressure

About 11 million Americans with high blood pressure don't know they have the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This...

High Blood Pressure Common Among Black Young Adults

About 1 in 4 young adults has high blood pressure. But few are getting treated, with new research concluding black young adults are especially...

7 Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure

Yes, you can lower high blood pressure by eating the right foods.Try some from this list: Oranges. Stock up on this citrus fruit the next...

Cold Remedies and High Blood Pressure

Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices. Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the...

Working Too Much Could Lead to High Blood Pressure

Being a workaholic may not just affect your social life. People who put in long hours at the office may be more likely to...

Lower High Blood Pressure With Mindfulness

As the leading cause of death in both the United States and the world, heart disease claims nearly 18 million lives every year, according...

Blood Pressure May Explain Elevated Dementia Risk in Black Adults

Older black adults with high blood pressure, and especially black men, show more severe cognitive declines than white adults who have high blood pressure,...

Chronic Stress Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure

Chronically high levels of stress may increase black folks' risk of high blood pressure, according to a new study. This is particularly bad news...

Are At-Home Blood Pressure Readings Better for Black Folks?

Taking at-home blood pressure readings or elsewhere outside a doctor's office could help predict a certain heart problem among black adults better than the...

Eating Out Can Raise Your Blood Pressure

Try these 10 tips to make restaurant meals healthier Treating yourself and your family to meals at a fancy restaurant or something quick from fast...

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