We’ve known for a long time that high blood pressure levels lead to health issues. What we know now is the extent of what that can look like, and just what health impairments are linked to high blood pressure over the long … [Read more...]
Cutting Back on Salt Not Always Helpful
You have probably heard that salt can exacerbate health issues and that it’s a good idea to limit the amount of salt and sodium that you take in on a daily basis in order to help improve your health. While there is truth to this, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Getting a Handle on High Blood Pressure
We all know that exercise is good for us, right? But exercise can also bring about dangers, too. For example, my former Scoutmaster from when I was in high school suffered from a heart attack and died while riding his bike a few weeks ago. … [Read more...]
Gum Disease and High Blood Pressure Go Together
Gum disease and high blood pressure often go hand in hand, according to research from the European Society of Cardiology. This is one more piece of evidence that supports the notion that there is a link between oral health and heart health. … [Read more...]
New Heart Failure Drug in Development
Heart failure is a difficult thing to treat. Luckily, there have been many improvements in this area, and researchers are expecting that within the next five years, treatments will improve even more. Thanks to the discovery of a new … [Read more...]
Managing Hypertension in the Elderly
There is strong evidence that conducting blood pressure screenings outside of the primary care physician’s office can detect hypertension earlier and save lives. This is an especially powerful tool among the elderly population since these … [Read more...]