COVID-19 Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of High Blood Pressure As we learn more about COVID-19, we are increasingly finding unexpected effects it can have on our health. It turns out it could also impact our blood pressure. 11/30/2024 - 1:30 am | View Link
Penn Medicine, American Heart Association and Community Organizations Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure At least 33% of people in Philadelphia — more in West and Southwest Philadelphia — suffer from high blood pressure. But many of them don’t know it — that’s why the condition, also known as ... 11/29/2024 - 11:50 am | View Link
The impact of vitamin D and calcium on blood pressure in older adults Research explores the potential benefits of vitamin D and calcium supplements for blood pressure management in older adults, particularly those with o ... 11/29/2024 - 5:06 am | View Link
Apple’s Patent Hints at Game-Changing Blood Pressure Monitoring Apple is reportedly working on a new technology that may allow users to measure their blood pressure in a future iteration of the Apple watch. The ... 11/29/2024 - 3:32 am | View Link
8 Foods that raise blood pressure to avoid Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like walking through a dietary minefield, especially when it comes to managing blood pressure. Some foods a ... 11/28/2024 - 3:52 am | View Link
High blood pressure (hypertension) High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate occasions. Blood pressure is grouped according to how high it is. This is called staging. 11/29/2024 - 9:57 am | View Website
Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring If so, measuring blood pressure at the wrist or lower arm may be OK if used as directed and checked against measurements taken in your healthcare professional's office. For the most reliable blood pressure measurement, the American Heart Association recommends using a monitor with a cuff that goes around your upper arm, when available. 11/29/2024 - 5:11 am | View Website
Elevated blood pressure Although elevated blood pressure and high blood pressure are most common in adults, children can get it, too. For some children, kidney or heart problems can cause high blood pressure. Poor lifestyle habits, such as an unhealthy diet, obesity and lack of exercise, contribute to increased blood pressure in kids. 11/29/2024 - 1:07 am | View Website
Low blood pressure (hypotension) This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up after sitting or lying down. Causes include dehydration, long-term bed rest, pregnancy, certain medical conditions and some medicines. This type of low blood pressure is common in older adults. Postprandial hypotension. This drop in blood pressure occurs 1 to 2 hours after eating. 11/29/2024 - 1:07 am | View Website
High blood pressure (hypertension) High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). 11/29/2024 - 1:00 am | View Website
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