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Healthnotes Library Do I have High Blood Pressure…and Should I be more Worried about my Top or my Bottom Number? By: Thomas A. Rocco, Jr., MD Published and reviewed March 2009 It is estimated that over 70 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure (hypertension). However, only about 60% are aware of their [...]

This article is from the WebMD News Archive Top Blood Pressure Number Is Key in Seniors Aug. 31, 2004 — People aged 60 and older commonly face a unique blood pressure problem. And new research shows that this is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Blood pressure is noted by two numbers. The upper number, systolic [...]

Heart disease is by far the number one killer worldwide, and yet health experts say, it is one of the simplest diseases to prevent. These simple cures are the hardest thing because they involve a change in lifestyle and daily habits. Eating healthily is fundamental to circulatory well-being. Studies indicate that people who take the [...]

The term ‘blood pressure’ refers to the force of blood as it moves through the arteries. This pressure does not remain constant, but when it stays high for a significant period of time, it is referred to as ‘high blood pressure’ or hypertension. The condition can lead to heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms. This list [...]

The following article was posted by Teresita C. Tayanes at World Village.com Potassium plays an a very important role in regulating high blood pressure, and in this article, Teresita lists some very popular foods that are rich sources of Potassium, as well as some other food that contain compounds which have been proven to have [...]

For many people keeping blood pressure down is a must especially if there is a strong history of high blood pressure in the family. Many men and women can relate to a parent who died young due to stroke caused by elevated BP. For those that are alarmed because of family history and are in [...]

Top 10 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs By Rob Cooper Mention high blood pressure, and most people consider the possibility of heart attack or stroke. Talk about high cholesterol, and many individuals brush the condition aside as a problem for another day. Actually, high cholesterol is equally deadly. Therefore, when a doctor suggests [...]

Top 10 Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure 1. Lose weight. Get your BMI (body mass index, a measurement of weight in relation to height) into the range of 18.5-24.9, and you will be doing your heart and blood pressure a favor. Think of it this way: Extra weight you carry around is like bricks [...]

Top 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol Lifestyle changes can help reduce cholesterol, keep you off cholesterol-lowering medications or enhance the effect of your medications. Here are five lifestyle changes to get you started. By Mayo Clinic staff High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. You can reduce cholesterol with medications, [...]

continued: Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers 4. Olive oil Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol but leave your “good” (HDL) cholesterol untouched. The Food and Drug Administration recommends using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day in place of other [...]