Hypertension is the most common disease in the world. Many people think it is impossible to avoid high blood pressure in old age. However, hypertension is also found in young people, is a consequence of another disease, and sometimes does not show up at all.
Headaches, blood pressure drops, aching joints — for some people this is a sure sign of a change in the weather. Others think it's simply a coincidence. What is true?
If you have high blood pressure and feel unwell but cannot get medical aid, there are six proven methods for short-term relief. These methods can be used in combination, which will help to maximize their effects.
It may seem that measuring blood pressure is a piece of cake, but most people do it incorrectly and therefore get incorrect results.
There have been numerous medications created to combat high blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension. However, medical researchers have had a more difficult time figuring out how to raise blood pressure. Fortunately, there are medication methods to deal with low blood pressure.
Almost everyone knows about the dangers of high blood pressure, but values below the norm can also cause problems. What is the reason and what to do about it?
"I have high cholesterol, do I need to take statins?" is a question that patients often ask their doctors. The answer is complex, so let’s explore it in detail.
Since 400 BC people have noticed the connection between poor health and changes in the weather. What is meteopathy, how does it manifest itself, and why do only some people have it? And most importantly, is it possible to alleviate this condition?
The international project Global Burden Diseases (GBD) published a study that found 10.3 million cases of stroke are registered annually in the world, of which 6.5 million end up being fatal. Who is at risk and can the risk be reduced?
Until now, it was widely believed that old age is the primary factor for the decrease in elasticity of blood vessels and buildup of cholesterol. However, this thinking is changing. Your blood vessels can be much older than you are, which comes with consequences.
Low blood pressure — also referred to as hypotension — typically does not lead to serious health problems, but it often interferes with life. There are no medications that raise blood pressure, but you can improve your blood pressure level by changing your diet.
Arrhythmia is a generic name for a variety of heart rhythm disorders, some of which can pose serious health risks. The good news is that today there are many control strategies available to allow people with arrhythmias to lead full lives.
Medicine is an imprecise science, and yet it has several figures that accurately describe our health. Let's look at the normal range of indicators and what they mean.
Aspirin is one of the most well-known medications in the world, used to treat a wide variety of health issues. It may seem like there’s nothing new to learn about it — but most of these facts may surprise you!