The Link Between Obesity and High Blood Pressure
August 18th, 2010 — high blood pressure, obesity
High blood pressure is also called hypertension. This condition is widely described by medical professionals as "the silent killer" because most people don't even know they have it until it strikes a major organ system. Many people remain undiagnosed until hypertension is revealed by having their blood pressure taken during a medical or dental appointment. For those who do have symptoms, they include headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, a flushed face and fatigue. Hypertension that isn't controlled Read more [...]
Save Your Heart, Save Your Life – Preventing Heart Disease
August 17th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, especially black women. But, that does not mean you have to accept it as your fate. It is true, there are risk factors we all have, family history or age, that we can not change, ( but, the factors that weight more heavily, are within our management. Here are the key heart disease prevention steps we can control.
1. Don't smoke or use tobacco products
Smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke, increases one's risk significantly for Read more [...]
Type 2 Diabetes – Kidney Damage and High Blood Pressure!
August 11th, 2010 — diabetes
The most serious complication of diabetes involving the urinary tract is nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage that occurs in 20 to 30% of people with type 2 diabetes. If no action is taken to stop it, this condition can progress to end-stage renal disease. 80% of all people with end-stage renal disease have Type 2 diabetes, so diabetic nephropathy is a major concern for lifelong Type 2 diabetics. Diabetes Can Weaken Your Kidneys: Over time, diabetes causes damage to cell membranes Read more [...]
Blood Pressure control for next generation of smokers
July 28th, 2010 — Hypertension
A swedish researches reported in hypertension, for the American heart association that new born of those women who take high smoked on pregnancy time, show sing of circulatory dysfunction in the first few week of life that get worse thought out the first year. Disadvantages Of Blood Pressure,Visit http://www.healthuse.com/2010/01/blood-pressure-control-for-next-generation-of-smokers/ The blood pressure response to tilting the infant's upright during sleep, a test of how the body copes with repositioning, Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – P A D Dangers
June 22nd, 2010 — Uncategorized
Do you know what peripheral artery disease is? What you don't know about this condition could kill you. Read more [...]
Understanding Your Health – Why is High Blood Pressure Dangerous?
May 25th, 2010 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
It might seem like an obvious question, but many people do not take the time to ask why is high blood pressure dangerous? People have this general idea about their blood pressure and that it can lead to harm and danger, but people don't know exactly what it does. Additionally, people operate under the assumption that because so many people have it that it's not really serious. Read more [...]
High Blood Pressure Treatment by Drugs, Lifestyle Changes and Natural Remedies
May 4th, 2010 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the most common diseases affecting the western world. High blood pressure is usually symptomless whilst slowly damaging the eyes, brain, and kidneys. Many governments have initiated policies to raise public awareness. The aim of this article is to give the person suffering (or who may be suffering) hypertension some knowledge about the condition enabling them to make objective decisions regarding their treatment. Read more [...]
What to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure
May 1st, 2010 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure you already understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and limiting your salt intake. Your doctor has explained the benefits of regular exercise, stress reduction and prescription medications. Read more [...]
Women at Risk For High Cholesterol
April 25th, 2010 — cholesterol
Even a woman who routinely aces her medical tests may earn less-than-perfect scores at cutting-edge preventive health centers. At some health centers the goal is to get women to lower risk factors beyond standard recommendations. Here are some answers to your questions on the numbers that translate into maximum protection. Read more [...]
How to Quickly Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication – Here Are the Foods That Stop Hypertension!
January 22nd, 2010 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
Hypertension is a very common problem. It's estimated that about 25% of adults suffer from high blood pressure and 30% of them don't even know it. Hypertension is known as a silent killer, because it usually doesn't give early warning signs. This condition is associated with heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems. Read more [...]
