If I have one vice in my otherwise healthy lifestyle, it's my large cup of great coffee, everyday. Not one for wanting to own "vices," I am curious as to why coffee, in moderation, is considered to be one. This was highlighted the other day while having breakfast with a friend. She to......[Read More]

There are many so-called, natural remedies which supposedly help control or lower high blood pressure. A lot of these home remedies come and go because in reality, they don't work. In fact, no one really knows the genesis of some of these remedies. However, there are a few foods that have been ......[Read More]

Most people are unfamiliar with the condition of portal hypertension, which essentially is an elevated blood pressure in a very specific system of veins that come together into one vein named the portal. This system ultimately runs between the organs of the digestive system, like the stomach and int......[Read More]

High blood pressure is a serious condition, but some expert sources indicate that it does not trigger symptoms in those who have it. Opinions on this point vary, however, with some sources saying that very high blood pressure can cause noticeable reactions. Low-level symptoms that many people attrib......[Read More]

High blood pressure is a serious disorder that needs to be fixed to prevent damage to delicate blood vessels. The best way to fix it is with simple lifestyle changes and the use of a home testing device like the Microlife Blood Pressure Monitor.......[Read More]

Before you grab that double cheeseburger, consider this: If you're middle-aged with two or more risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and high cholesterol, your risk for dementia by your late 70s is greatly increased.......[Read More]

BasicsBlood pressure is defined as the blood pushing against the artery walls when the heart pumps out blood. If a person's blood pressure is high and stays high over a period of time, serious heart problems such a coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure can.........[Read More]

Hypercet is one of the leading natural supplements for controlling and lowering both the cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It is made by one of the most respected natural health products manufacturers in the US and the product itself enjoys an excellent reputation for its effectiveness. It actu......[Read More]

There are many home and herbal remedies out there for high blood pressure, and many of them work just as good as, or even better than the drugs. The best part is that home remedies come with no side effects.......[Read More]

WebMD explains combination treatment for hypertension, often used if high blood pressure is out of control.......[Read More]

VLDL is known as very low-density lipoprotein and is the precursor of LDL, low-density lipoprotein; both substances are considered "bad" cholesterol. "Good" cholesterol is known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL).......[Read More]

You can get your high blood pressure under control naturally. Avoid all the side effects of blood pressure medicine, no crazy herbs or strange supplements and get truly healthy along the way.......[Read More]

Beta-blockers are drugs used to treat hypertension. Learn more from WebMD about how they work and their side effects.......[Read More]

Nature has provided many ways for us to combat hypertension.These natural remedies for high blood pressure (HBP) are everywhere... if you know where to look.Sure, a hypertensive moment is hardly the time to be MacGuyver-ish, but armed with prior knowledge on how to proceed, you can potentially save ......[Read More]

Pound for pound, oysters are one of the most beloved delicacies to come out of the ocean. Although oysters are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and low-calorie protein, caution should be exercised when eating them. Raw or uncooked oysters have the potential to make a person seriously ill.......[Read More]

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Leaving the doctors office two hours later I decided I would drive to my wife's work and tell her in person the bad news and some of the good news about my health. Rather than just sitting around and talking we went for a walk and talk.......[Read More]

The Complications associated with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension can lead to fatal consequences in patients afflicted by this progressive lung disorder. However, there is no reason for despair. The situation may be grave but a variety of treatments are now available, aiming at prevention or even cur......[Read More]

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High blood pressure is linked to the stresses of modern day living. Find out if you might be susceptible and some ideas and pointers to do something about it.......[Read More]