Can the Type of Protein You Eat Impact Your Blood Pressure?
Diet and lifestyle play an important role in blood pressure control. Could replacing some of the carbohydrates in your diet with protein lower your blood pressure?
April 12, 2020
Tag: systolic blood pressure
Could Your Mouthwash Reduce the Health Benefits of Exercise?
Do you rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash after a workout? It might taste refreshing, but new research shows it could also interfere with one of the health benefits of exercise, a drop in blood pressure. Here’s what this surprising new study shows about mouthwash and its impact on exercise.
September 8, 2019
How Blood Pressure Changes with Age: Are You Destined to Develop Hypertension?
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and stroke. How does blood pressure change with age and are you destined to develop hypertension as you grow older?
August 4, 2019
4 Things You Should Know about Exercising with High Blood Pressure
Do you have hypertension? Staying physically active can help lower your pressures. However, there are a few caveats. Here are four things to keep in mind when you exercise with high blood pressure.
May 27, 2018
Systolic Vs. Diastolic Blood Pressure Reading: Which Value is More Important?
When you get a blood pressure reading, it’s expressed as a ratio, for example, 120/80. Is one of the numbers more important than the other with regards to your health? Find out what research shows.
December 13, 2015
Is High-Intensity Exercise Better for Lowering Blood Pressure Than Moderate-Intensity Workouts?
As we age, blood pressure control becomes a more important issue. If you’re at high risk for hypertension, you may wonder whether high-intensity interval training offers benefits over moderate-intensity exercise. Find out what research shows about this issue and the role exercise plays in preventing high blood pressure.
September 21, 2014
5 Surprising Facts About Your Blood Pressure
Did you know high blood pressure contributes to almost one out of six deaths in the United States alone? Discover five other things you should know about your blood pressure but probably don’t. You’ll also discover natural ways to lower your blood pressure.
March 16, 2014
Understanding Blood Pressure
What is “normal” when it comes to blood pressure? When is it too high? And can it go too low? High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that often does damage without producing symptoms. And though not as common, low blood pressure can be dangerous as well.
March 24, 2013