Ladies, Be Your Own Valentine
By Dr. Laura Picciano
Ladies, be your own Valentine this month and give yourself the gift of a healthy heart!
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Heart disease affects women of all ages …
high blood pressure
What Is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.
“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …
What Is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.
“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …
Trouble With High Blood Pressure? You’re Not Alone
Although most Americans with high blood pressure are taking steps to combat the potentially deadly condition, only 30 percent have it under control, say researchers in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
That means the 70 percent of adults …