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The effects of hypertension may be subtle, mimic other less alarming conditions and may be ignored. In fact, many have and the outcome of their fate depended on how soon this silent killer was detected. Sometimes, curbing this deadly condition is as simple as switching up one’s lifestyle to one more conducive to health. Most of the time, patients who develop hypertension due to another disease has the advantage of being under a physician's care. This book aims to enlighten the reader of the effects and pitfalls of hypertension and help lower the number of incidences victims who die because...

Excerpt: Hypertension is the most common reason for Canadians to visit a doctor and it increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so it’s important to check your blood pressure at least annually. To help lower high blood pressure to the normal range, eat healthy foods, limit salt intake, be physically active, reduce stress and drink alcohol in moderation. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common reason for Canadians to visit a doctor and for taking medication,* reports the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The prevalence...

The new recommendations on blood pressure from the American Heart Association (AHA) will significantly increase the number of Americans diagnosed with hypertension, particularly in younger age groups. The number of adult women under 45 with the diagnosis will double, while the number of adult men under 45 will triple. The number of Americans that are recommended medical treatment will only increase slightly. The AHA recommends “lifestyle modification” as a first line treatment. However, it is not always clear to patients which lifestyle modifications are the most effective. The below descriptions summarize which lifestyle modifications are recommended by the AHA, based...

If you have high blood pressure, you will need to be assessed by a doctor at least once a year, though more frequent consultations may be recommended in some cases. For mildly-elevated blood pressure, it can be normalised through weight loss, regular exercise and healthy eating. High blood pressure: 5 Ways to lower it without medicine Here are five things you can do to reduce your blood pressure. 1. Stick to a healthy diet Avoid foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats such as: Animal fats Eggs (Health Promotion Board recommends consuming no more than 4 egg yolks per week) Red meat (e.g. beef and lamb)...

High blood pressure affects about one in three adults for all kinds of reasons, from genetics to stress. While medications can help keep it in check, there are also ways to bring it down naturally. Here are some science-backed tips to ease rising blood pressure, whatever its cause. Exercise Regular exercise has all kinds of amazing benefits for the body, and one of the biggest is keeping blood pressure steady. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercising around 30 minutes most days of the week has been shown to lower blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Exercise...