by Steve Brailsford | Mar 12, 2021 | Blood pressure
Traditional blood pressure monitors are not the only way to determine your levels – so what’s the future for tracking blood pressure? If you have recently paid a visit to your doctor, you’re probably familiar with the traditional way of measuring blood pressure....
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 11, 2021 | Cholesterol
Having high cholesterol can lead to a variety of conditions. The following are 5 diseases linked to high cholesterol. There are two main types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is the “bad” kind because it clogs arteries, while HDL is good because it...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 10, 2021 | Blood pressure, Cholesterol
High blood pressure and cholesterol are factors in heart disease – but is there a link between high blood pressure and cholesterol? If you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, you need to make significant changes to prevent heart disease. According to...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 9, 2021 | Cholesterol
High cholesterol can negatively affect your heart health and lead to heart disease. Here is the best diet for healthy cholesterol. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much can damage your body. By sticking to artery walls and blocking them,...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 8, 2021 | Blood pressure
Want to lower blood pressure without medicine? Controlling blood pressure without medication is simple with these tips. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a condition that affects your heart health significantly. While some people with hypertension have to rely...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 5, 2021 | Blood pressure, High Blood Pressure
We know that high blood pressure negatively impacts your health – but what does high blood pressure do to your body? High blood pressure (hypertension) is a significant factor in heart disease. In addition to your heart health, high blood pressure can subtly...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 4, 2021 | Blood pressure
It’s important to maintain healthy blood pressure and healthy kidneys – but how is kidney function related to blood pressure? While some people prefer to compartmentalize their lives, the fact is there is a lot of overlap when it comes to health. Accordingly,...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 3, 2021 | High Blood Pressure
We all know high blood pressure is dangerous and can lead to heart disease, but what should you do if you have prehypertension? According to some estimates, around 59 million adults in the U.S. have prehypertension. Also known as stage 1 hypertension, prehypertension...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 2, 2021 | Blood pressure
Recent studies connect blood pressure and cognitive decline. Want to improve your memory? Take care of your blood pressure. According to a December 14, 2020 study available in Hypertension, there is a connection between blood pressure and cognition. By analyzing two...
by Steve Brailsford | Mar 1, 2021 | Blood pressure
When it comes to women and blood pressure, should it be monitored differently? A new study suggests that may be the case. Measuring blood pressure is the norm during doctor visits, as high blood pressure is a major factor in heart disease. Up until now, the general...