High blood pressure Readings
Blood Pressure
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic pressure
Normal
90–119
60–79
Pre Hypertension
120–139
80–89
Hypertension Stage 1
140–159
90–99
Hypertension Stage 2
>=160
>=100
High blood pressure doesn’t have any particular signs or symptoms and if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure you may find the following two links very useful to bring down high blood pressure.
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A particular class of medication used to treat high blood pressure could protect older adults against memory decline and other impairments in cognitive function, according to a newly published study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Research suggests that some of the drugs classified as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, specifically those types of ACE inhibitors that affect the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier, may reduce inflammation that could contribute... Read Full Story
The Cruel Stages Of Hypertension Your blood pressure is one of the principal vital signs. For those of you being monitored, diastolic blood pressure, represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is when your heart is resting. Most doctors agree that in adults the normal blood pressure range should be 120 over 80 (120/80 mmHg). The higher reading 120 or systolic pressure, is the force of the blood against the artery walls as your heart beats. Read Full Story
You've had the tests your doctor recommended. Good work! But just what do all those readings mean? Here is a guide to some of the important numbers you should be aware of in helping you maintain a healthy body. Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement of your weight in relation to your height. This is a gauge of your percentage of body fat. If you have a high BMI, you have a higher risk for heart disease and other obesity-related problems. A healthy BMI is 18.5-24.9... Read Full Story
Beside cancer, heart disease kills more than 2,000 Americans everyday. Approximately 60 million Americans have heart disease. I. Causes of Heart Diseases There are many causes of heart disease s. Most of heart diseases are caused by high blood pressure contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the arteries as a result of uncontrolled diet with high levels of saturated fat and trans fat. All these add to the formation of atherosclerosis lesions... Read Full Story
3 Lifestyle habits that are essential and favorable to prevent Hypertension What is the "silent killer?" This is the nickname for a deadly killer that people often over look. Did you know that hypertension effects approximately 73 million (1 in 3) adult Americans and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (AHA, 2008). Hypertension can develop late in life individuals with normal blood pressure ages 55 have a 90 percent lifetime risk for developing hypertension (Chobanian, et al... Read Full Story
Studies provide no proof of positive influence on late complications from essential hypertension
Adults who use less salt in their diet can experience a slight reduction in their blood pressure in the medium term. However, whether in the long term this can also reduce the risk of late complications in people with sustained high blood pressure, otherwise known as essential hypertension, and whether in the long term their anti-hypertensive medication can be reduced remains unresolved. This... Read Full Story
By Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: High blood pressure also known as hypertension means abnormally high pressure (tension) in your arteries. It does not mean excessive tension caused by emotions, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily raise blood pressure. Hypertension often has no symptoms, but it can produce serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. It forces the heart to work much harder and can damage the arteries, causing them to... Read Full Story
