Tips for accurate home blood pressure monitoring
In a world where health is paramount, keeping an eye on your blood pressure from the comfort of your home has become more common...
Understanding dangerous heart rates
When it comes to our health, the heart is often the center of attention—and rightfully so. This tireless muscle, pumping away day and night,...
How to control high blood pressure if you have kidney disease
Managing high blood pressure when you also have kidney disease can feel like walking a tightrope.
Both conditions affect each other in ways that can...
An EMT’s heart stopped during a 10K race. A cop saved him with CPR.
Willie Hatchett was eager and ready for the start of the Peachtree Road Race, a 10K held on July 4 in Atlanta. Hatchett had...
Understanding the effects of alcohol on blood pressure control
When it comes to managing high blood pressure, what you eat and drink plays a crucial role, including how alcohol affects your body.
This review...
Keeping blood pressure under 120 mm Hg could prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study has shone a light on a powerful strategy that could turn the tide against heart disease.
Researchers have discovered that taking a...
The link between high blood pressure and eye health
When we talk about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, we often focus on its effects on the heart or the risk of...
This blood pressure number can predict your stroke risk
In a recent study, scientists at the University of Miami embarked on an adventure to unravel a mystery:
How does our blood pressure affect our...
Why you have rapid heartbeats for no reason
Have you ever felt your heart racing like you've just run a marathon, even though you're sitting still? It's a common experience that can...
Why blood pressure cuff size matters
When it comes to checking your blood pressure, one size does not fit all. It might seem like a small detail, but the size...