Your risk of high blood pressure increases with age, but doing some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force in Read More …
Exercise for High Blood Pressure
Your risk of high blood pressure increases with age, but doing some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force in Read More …
Risks of Low Blood Pressure The main risks of low blood pressure (hypotension) occur due to mainly (but not always) from shock caused by severe injury or illness. Even moderate forms of low blood pressure can cause dizziness and weakness. But the bigger concern is that they can also cause injury from falls due to fainting. Falls in older adults 
What is Systolic Hypertension? Systolic hypertension is defined as an elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP). If the systolic blood pressure is elevated (>140) with a normal (<90) diastolic blood pressure (DBP), it is called isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). Cause of Systolic Hypertension This type of high blood pressure is more common in older adults, especially older women. In fact, the 
What is salt? It is a crystalline compound sodium chloride (NaCl) that consists of sodium chloride, is abundant in nature, and is used especially to season or preserve food or in industry. It is also known as common salt. Salt and sodium Sodium is a component of salt but they are not the same. Salt contains 40% sodium and 60% 
Overview High blood pressure, also known as hypertension which affects millions also includes teens and children. An ideal BP level for an adult is less than or equal to 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Various stages of hypertension are: * Normal: less than 120/80 * Prehypertension: 120/80 to 139/89 * High BP Stage 1: 140/90 to 159/99 
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension which affects millions also includes teens and children. An ideal BP level for an adult is less than or equal to 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Various stages of hypertension are: * Normal: less than 120/80 * Prehypertension: 120/80 to 139/89 * High BP Stage 1: 140/90 to 159/99 *