High cholesterol refers to when there is too much of a fatty substance (cholesterol) in the blood. Although cholesterol is needed to build healthy cells, high levels of the substance can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Often, the condition can be treated successfully with Read More
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What Is High Cholesterol? Tips to Lower It
High serum cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is a prevalent health concern among American adults and their primary care physicians. If your blood work shows you have high levels of these sticky, fatty substances, you can lower them. Your primary care physician has several tips to help with this Read More
Steps You Can Take to Reduce The Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
If you are one of the millions of American adults who have hypertension (high blood pressure), it is important to understand how serious it is to get it under control. With the help of your primary care physician, your numbers can normalize, and you can avoid potentially dangerous symptoms and Read More
High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that high blood pressure (hypertension) affects approximately 47 percent of American adults, and roughly 400,000 succumb to it every year. Characterized by a chronically elevated blood pressure exceeding 130/80 mmHg, hypertension has Read More
A Heart-to-Heart about Long-Term Effects of Blood Pressure Meds
Known as “the silent killer,” high blood pressure – hypertension – left untreated, can lead to cardiovascular disease and possibly heart failure. Over time, fats and cholesterol accumulate in the artery walls, making it harder for the heart to do its job of pumping blood. To prevent heart failure, Read More
Checking Your Blood Pressure: What You Should Know
Visits to the doctor usually include a blood pressure check. This is a routine part of medical exams, as our blood pressure significantly impacts our health. Our blood pressure can fluctuate at any moment, due to the way we sit or stand, the amount of physical activity we partake in, stress Read More
