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, …
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 …
Biopsy of the Thyroid Gland – Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Biopsy of thyroid gland is performed when thyroid cancer is suspected. Thyroid nodules are a common finding among patients with thyroid disease. Although in most of the cases they have …
DASH Diet to Control High Blood Pressure – Control Sodium Intake
DASH acronym stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Dietary changes are always a hard decision, even if it’s just because you want to fit into your high school jeans …
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 …
Benzodiazepines – The Dark Side of Anxiety Medications
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety. Panic attacks are characterized by the intense sensation of fear caused by anything that could be considered as a threat. …
High Blood Pressure Complications – Hypertension damages your body
Blood pressure is the result of blood flow through body systems. A certain level of blood pressure is necessary for the organism to function properly. High blood pressure could …
Age and High Blood Pressure – Causes of Hypertension at Young Age
Age and blood pressure are closely related. Young people are not supposed to have hypertension. At least not as a consequence of aging, which is the most common cause …
High Blood Pressure and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms that occur before the begining of every period. It has been found to rise the risk for high blood pressure before …
7 Alarming High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Increasing awareness has been spreading about the harmful effects of High Blood Pressure and its involvement as one of the major killers of the twenty-first century. Spotting High blood …
Afterburn effect – Still Burning Calories after Exercise
You’ve just finished your workout and you think that you deserve some more happiness apart from that emanating from endogenous endorphins already released by the end of your strenuous …
Rosacea and High Blood Pressure – Causes Symptoms and Treatment
Rosacea can become triggered by high blood pressure. Certain medications used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases can cause rosacea flare-ups. Rosacea is a common skin …