I have a 17 year old son who is 6′6 he weighs 205lbs. Hes very athletic, plays basketball for his high school. In this area that means 11 out of 12 months of practice or games. His blood pressure is running 140/90 at rest and 145/110 after practice. His doctor doesnt seem concerned but that [...]
My husband took his blood pressure with an at home machine. His numbers have been 163/113 and 147/95. He argues with me that this is not high. Mine was 107/59 and mine is usually low.He refuses to go to a doctor and his has been high for a number of years. What are signs to [...]
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Sir James Black, the modest genius who saved the lives of millions
He died this week but only now is the pharmaceutical world coming to terms with the astonishing legacy of the Scottish Nobel-winning scientist Sir James Black.
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What is the most efficient and effective way to treat hypertension, lifestyle change, taking medicine (no re-bounce of the blood pressure after stop of the medicine) or what else?
I’ve been put on bedrest because I have high blood pressure. I’m 34 weeks PG and I’m a little concerned as to what can be brought on by this.
Could I get toxemia or pre-eclampsia this late in pregnancy from high blood pressure?
Could I go into premature labor and what else could happen?
Thanks.
Are high blood pressure and anxiety related, and if so what sort of risk is there.
Daily chocolate may keep the heart doctor away
Eating as little as a quarter of an ounce of chocolate each day — an amount equal to about one small Easter egg — may lower your risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, a new study has found. For best results, the chocolate should be dark, [...]