Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. When used without further specification, "blood pressure" usually refers to the arterial pressure of the systemic circulation. Disregulation disorders of blood pressure control include high blood pressure, blood pressure that is too low, and blood pressure that shows excessive or maladaptive fluctuation.
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The overconsumption of fast food has been linked to the rising rates of obesity in the US. Here are some of the other effects it could have on your health.
In the latest ranking of the best overall diets, keto earned a place at the bottom of the list. What are the possible downsides and concerns noted by experts?
Yet another blood pressure medication has been voluntarily recalled due to the detection of trace amounts of NDEA, a potentially cancerous impurity.
Seeds can be easily introduced into any diet, packing everything from protein to fiber. Here are five kinds of healthy seeds you can add to your foods.
Hypertension is tied to several health risks including heart disease. But does caffeine play a role in increasing our risk of developing high blood pressure?
Losartan, yet another blood pressure drug, has been voluntarily recalled in the U.S. due to a possible contamination involving a cancer-causing substance.
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When prepared in a healthy manner and consumed in the right portion size, potatoes can be a great source of nutrients such as fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium and more.
While excessive consumption is not advised, the moderate use of spices in meals can offer health benefits such as pain relief and lower cholesterol.
The delicious green fruit not only goes well with toast but is packed with several nutrients, providing many benefits and reducing the risk of disease.
Typically used to treat hair loss, this popular medication could also improve blood flow to the brain by increasing the size of arteries.
Experts want people to be more careful with their intake as they urge food manufacturers to lower the salt content in their products.