High Blood Pressure
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Understanding High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Read more »Blood pressure is the measure of force needed for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. You need a certain amount of pressure for blood to move from your heart to your brain and to the rest of your body. Your blood pressure naturally goes up and down throughout the day and night or when you’re doing certain activities. Higher blood pressure only becomes a problem when it’s consistently high.
Posted: February 20, 2023Categories: High Blood Pressure -
Lifestyle Adjustments for High Blood Pressure
Read more »You frequently come across the term ‘blood pressure’, but do you know what it actually is? Blood pressure is a measure of the pressure, or force, that your heart uses to pump blood. Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood into your arteries that then flows throughout your body. Without this pressure, your blood wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen and other nutrients to your organs and tissues.
Posted: December 19, 2022Categories: High Blood Pressure -
How to keep Blood Pressure in control during Pregnancy?
Read more »High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause several complications in those who let it go untreated. This danger is greatly increased in pregnant women because untreated hypertension during pregnancy can lead to fatal consequences for both mother and baby.
Posted: May 03, 2022Categories: High Blood Pressure -
What happens when you have High Blood Pressure?
Read more »Blood pressure is measured by the amount of force your blood is pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. Your heart is responsible for pumping blood into those vessels which then carry blood throughout your body.
Posted: April 05, 2022Categories: High Blood Pressure -
Know About the Types of Hypertension
Read more »Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is stronger than it should be. Left untreated, it can grow strong enough to cause health conditions like heart disease.
Posted: March 10, 2022Categories: High Blood Pressure -
Different Types of Hypertension
Read more »Blood pressure is the measure of the force that your heart uses to pump your blood. When your blood pressure is too high, it’s called hypertension. Normal blood pressure can be different for each person, but in general high blood pressure is considered anything over 140/90.
Posted: February 24, 2022Categories: High Blood Pressure -
High Blood Pressure and Sex: Overcome the Challenges
Read more »High blood pressure can cause sexual challenges for men and women alike. In women, it can cause vaginal dryness, difficulty achieving orgasm, and a loss of libido. For men, high blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED).
Posted: October 18, 2021Categories: High Blood Pressure -
What is the Best Diet for High Blood Pressure?
Read more »One of the best ways to combat high blood pressure is by eating a healthy, balanced diet. This doesn’t mean you have to completely give up all of your favourite treats, but to ensure you don’t develop further complications it’s best to try to eat them in moderation.
Posted: July 05, 2021Categories: High Blood Pressure -
All You Need To Know About World Hypertension Day 2020
Read more »World Hypertension Day is a national awareness day on the 17th May designed to educate and inform the public about hypertension which is also known as high blood pressure. Pharmacy Planet supports World Hypertension Day with information and advice about high blood pressure.
Posted: June 26, 2020Categories: High Blood Pressure -
Treating Panic Attacks with Sotalol Beta-Blockers
Read more »In our world today, many of us are subject to high pressure situations in both our professional and personal lives. We have more responsibilities than ever before and juggling work, raising a family, managing our finances and maintaining a social life can begin to have an effect on our Mental Health.
Posted: March 13, 2020Categories: High Blood Pressure
