High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by regularly eating apples, it’s been claimed. High blood pressure – which is also known as hypertension – puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. […]
High blood pressure symptoms: Don’t wipe away this sign of the deadly condition
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, describes the extreme force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels. Potentially life-threatening, there’s one sign you shouldn’t ignore. The British Heart Foundation state people with high blood pressure usually “feel fine”. But don’t let that fool you, if you’re suffering from nosebleeds, it could signal […]
High blood pressure: Eating two of this fruit a day could keep the condition at bay
More than two decades of research have proven potassium-rich foods can help lower blood pressure readings. Eating two bananas (each consisting of about 420mg of potassium) everyday has shown to lower blood pressure by 10 percent within a week. The study was conducted back in 1999, in Manipal, southern India and involved human participants from […]
Blood pressure patterns differ from women to men
The report states that for women, high blood pressure begins from an early age. It even rises faster when compared to men. According to a new study, as quoted by a report in The New York Times, blood pressure patterns are apparently different for men and women. It further states that for women, high blood […]
High blood pressure: Eating this tropical fruit could help lower your BP reading
Guava is a tropical fruit believed to be native to Southern Mexico and Central America. The beautifully fragrant produce has a tart-but-sweet flavour, and can contain pink, yellow or salmon-coloured flesh and edible seeds. Published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), one 12-week study found that 120 of its participants had a reduction […]
High blood pressure: This traditional Chinese medicine supplement may lower your reading
The Hawthorn berry has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and, now, science is supporting its archaic use as a herbal remedy for high blood pressure. One 16-week study monitored 79 people with high blood pressure and results showed those who had taken a daily dosage of 1,200mg of hawthorn extract had greater […]
High blood pressure: One serving of this cheese can lower your reading
High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against a person’s artery walls is consistently too high, which means a person’s heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This pressure causes vessels to become thicker and narrower, and this process can hike the risk of developing cardiovascular complications. Fortunately, […]
High blood pressure: The spice proven to ‘significantly’ lower your bp reading
High blood pressure naturally fluctuates throughout the day and night. It’s when a person’s blood pressure is consistently high, even when they are resting, that can spell trouble. This means a person’s heart has to work harder to pump blood around their body, which, if left untreated, can lead to heart complications. Fortunately, simply dietary […]
High blood pressure: Eating this popular food item could spike blood pressure levels
High blood pressure affects one in four adults in the UK, but many people are unaware they even have the condition as there are no symptoms. The best way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your readings regularly checked by your GP or local pharmacist. Being vigilant with one’s […]
High blood pressure: Best juice proven to lower your reading
High blood pressure affects one in four adults in the UK, but many people don’t know they have it because symptoms are rarely noticeable. The best way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your reading regularly checked, either by your GP or local pharmacist or using a blood pressure […]