High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) and Covid-19: Should I be Worried?

Patients with Hypertension are at Higher Risk for Severe Covid-19 In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has previously published a list of high-risk groups for severe Covid-19 which states that “people with heart disease such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension will be at higher risk get severely […]

How to Pick A Blood Pressure Monitor: The Ultimate 6 Guides and Best Buy

All You Need to Know about Choosing a Blood Pressure Monitor Wrist or Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor? First thing first, we suggest deciding on using a wrist blood pressure monitor or upper arm blood pressure monitor before purchasing. Because the wrist type and the arm type are products that are in different levels. Wrist […]

3 Reasons Why High Blood Pressure Climbs in Winter

Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com There are three things you need to know about high blood pressure in winter or the so-called seasonal variation in blood pressure. 1. The cold temperature causes the blood vessel to narrow First of all, everyone’s blood pressure is higher in winter because low temperatures cause the skin to contract […]

Coronavirus Outbreak Again? What Heart Patients Need to Know about Covid-19 (2022 update)

The outbreak and surging case caused by Omicron variants seem to cast a shadow on the previously controlled Covid-19 in 2021. Despite the reported relatively mild symptom of the Omicron variant, it still breaks the Covid-19 hospitalization rate at over 132,000. There were 132,646 people hospitalized with COVID, surpassing the record of 132,051 set in January last […]

Hypertension: 6 Types of High Potassium Foods to Eat for Healthy Heart Health

Meet Potassium Potassium is an essential part of a well-balanced diet, but adequate intake is especially important for those with hypertension and can relax blood vessels’ walls, thus decreasing blood pressure. Potassium can also help the body remove excess sodium (salt), a mineral that raises blood pressure. This article is going to review some high potassium […]

DASH Guideline : Diet for High Blood Pressure

The CDC reports that every day, 1,300 Americans die of high blood pressure or related illnesses. In 1992, The National Institute of Health-funded research on what kind of diet can help people lower their high blood pressure, and the DASH eating plan was tested to effectively reduce blood pressure by multiple studies.  DASH stands for […]

6 Tips to Reduce Sodium Intake for Hypertension

High sodium intake has long been studied by researchers as a potential culprit of high blood pressure (hypertension), a condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure, vision loss, kidney damage, and vascular dementia.  For adults, the American Heart Association suggests a daily sodium intake of no more than  2,300 mg with the ideal sodium […]

High Blood Pressure 101

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a “silent killer” that can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, and vascular dementia. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.13 billion people around the world are affected. What is High Blood Pressure?  The heart pumps constantly to transport blood […]

Learn How to Use a Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Correctly in 5 Minutes

A study published in the Hypertension journal has pointed out that many people are misusing wrist blood pressure monitors at home, which leads to them getting inaccurate readings. The inaccurate readings are usually higher than what’s true. To help you get more accurate measurements, here are some guidelines for measuring your blood pressure.  First, here […]

Stress : The Manageable Epidemic

Stress isn’t Avoidable, but It Is Manageable. Stress has been shown to have serious health consequences ranging from reduced immunity to an increased risk of heart disease. There are a variety of factors that can contribute to stress—health issues, relationships, financial difficulties, work, or even just our responses to daily life can all result in […]

How to Check Your BP Reading at Home without Equipment

How can you know for sure what your actual reading is without equipment? High blood pressure means a person’s blood pressure is consistently too high and signifies that their heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood around the body. The condition, if left untreated, could lead to life-threatening diseases such as heart […]

White-Coat Hypertension: High Blood Pressure only at the Doctor’s office

Known as white-coat hypertension, this common condition may raise heart risks if left untreated. Medical appointments make most people feel at least a little bit anxious. But for some, that stress may trigger a temporary rise in blood pressure. If their blood pressure is normal at home and in other nonmedical settings, they have what’s […]

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