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Hypertension – causes, prevention and treatment
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a persistent blood pressure above 90 mm Hg between the heart beats (diastolic) or over 140 mm Hg at the beats (systolic). The blood pressure varies naturally in response to stress and physical work load. Therefore the blood pressure shall be measured in a relaxed situation and several times [...]
Full StoryHypertension – Types, Causes and Natural Remedies
As blood flows through arteries it pushes against the inside of the artery walls. The more pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls, the higher the blood pressure will be. The size of small arteries also affects the blood pressure. When the muscular walls of arteries are relaxed, or dilated, the pressure of the [...]
Full StoryCauses of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a big problem around the world. Many people are given a diagnosis of high blood pressure and have no idea how they received the condition.
For starters, it?s good to understand that there are two different types of high blood pressure: secondary high blood pressure, and primary high blood pressure. Each [...]
Hypertension Causes and Risks
Primary (aka essential) hypertension has no known cause, however there are a number of lifestyle factors which do seem to effect the chances of developing hypertension.
Risk factors may be related to the environment, genetics and family history, smoking, diet, hormones, how much sodium (salt) you have in your diet or even the level of stress [...]
