Beta Blockers – Medications for High Blood Pressure
Beta blockers are commonly used medications for the treatment of high blood pressure. They are called so simply because they act on the beta receptors found on blood vessel …
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High Blood Pressure – 9 Things You Didn’t Know about Hypertension
1. High Blood Pressure for No Reason High blood pressure could have no identifiable reason. This kind of high blood pressure is called primary or essential hypertension and is …
High Blood Pressure Frequently Asked Questions
Blood Pressure Tracker Printable
Record your blood pressure and heart rate with this printable blood pressure tracker. There are sections to document the date, the time, the blood pressure, the heart pulse, pills …
Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure – Kidneys Regulate your Blood Pressure
Kidney disease could be the result of uncontrolled hypertension. Kidneys are bean-shaped organs, located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the lumbar spine. The normal urinary …
Power nap improves brain performance – Learn about the benefits of a short sleep
It’s 2.30 p.m. and you are still sitting at your desk since 7:30 in the morning trying to decipher what is going on with your mail account and at …
Exercise and High Blood Pressure – How to Prevent Blood Pressure Spikes
There is no contraindication to exercise knowing you have high blood pressure. Actually you are allowed any kind of exercise as long as you do not overdo it. Ideally, …
High Blood Pressure and Allergy
Allergic reactions occur when the defense system of the body, the so called immune system, mistakenly considers certain substances as harmful and fights against them. These substances are called …
Blood Pressure Monitor – How to Choose the Right Monitor
A blood pressure monitor is used to track your blood pressure. Blood pressure values could present variations related to daily activities. This is particularly true for those already diagnosed …
Eight High Blood Pressure Myths – Get The Answers
Myths about hypertension. Blood pressure is a popular health subject for discussion among young adults and elderly. Besides there are many resources where a lot of relevant information are …
High Blood Pressure Symptoms – Is it an emergency?
The onset of high blood pressure is usually without symptoms. On the contrary, many patients may argue that they feel fine and the diagnosis is made incidentally either during …
Preeclampsia – High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is one of the most common and serious complications of pregnancy and it 2-7% of pregnancies in the western world. In developing countries such as …