Blood Pressure

Eating healthy is one of the best ways to manage blood pressure levels, so we’ve compiled a list of the 15 worst foods for high blood pressure.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the biggest health threats to Americans, so read up on the everyday foods that could help reduce blood pressure.

While hypertension can be controlled with medication, there are also many foods that naturally help lower blood pressure.

The media and medical world place a lot of emphasis on high blood pressure, as it can lead to bigger problems like stroke or heart attacks. However, there are a substantial number of Americans out there dealing with the opposite problem – low blood pressure (or hypotension). However, what some people might not be aware […]

Typically, high blood pressure emerges later in life, but it can become a problem for some during their prime working years. To take action against hypertension, it’s important to know some of the complications that can result from high blood pressure.

While lowering blood pressure may be a goal for those at risk of heart disease and stroke, low blood pressure can indicate an underlying health issue. We look into the signs and symptoms of low blood pressure.

According to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association, 28-percent of U.S. adults suffer from high blood pressure and risk a correlated heart attack, aneurysm, stroke, or kidney failure. While prescription drugs are one option for reducing dangerously high blood pressure, the related side effects—including insomnia, painful leg cramps, lightheadedness, and even fainting spells—are […]

The chemical used to make plastic bottles and canned goods may play a role in raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease. It’s hardly the first report pointing to the dangers of consuming BPA, or bisphenol-A. Previous studies have shown that constant, long-term exposure to BPA can affect sexual development and result […]

The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication engineered to treat low blood pressure. However, those taking the new drug could suffer some very serious side effects. The medication in question is called “Northera,” and it’s made by Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd, a North Carolina-based biopharmaceutical firm. Northera is designed to […]

Hypotension is treatable, however, if left untreated, it can weaken the heart and cause symptoms of lethargy, weakness, lightheadedness, fatigue, and even fainting due to inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.