Hypertension is a condition that millions of Americans of all ages face. Hypertension is another term to describe chronic high blood pressure. There are a number of health issues that hypertension can put someone at risk of, including heart … [Read more...]
Focusing on Side Effects
Have you ever seen a commercial on television for a medication? There’s always an excessive amount of side effects listed toward the end of these commercials, usually in a quieter and faster tone than the rest of the commercial. While these … [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...]
Blood Pressure Can Be Tricky in Elderly
When it comes to seniors suffering from kidney issues, age plays a significant role in what a healthy blood pressure level looks like. When it comes down to it, of all the cardiovascular diseases out there, hypertension (high blood … [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...]