High Blood Pressure: Causes, Risk Factors, and Complications
By Maria Vila, D.O.
When the blood is pumped through the arteries or blood vessels, it exerts a force against the walls of these...
Read moreLow Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Causes and Treatment
By Maria Vila, D.O.
Blood pumped throughout the body exerts a force on the artery walls, known as blood pressure. Blood pressure lower than...
Read moreHome Remedies to Improve Low Blood Pressure
By Maria Vila, D.O.
Hypotension, or extremely low blood pressure, can cause different health problems. Generally, low blood pressure can be corrected with lifestyle...
Read moreWays to Reduce High Blood Pressure
By Maria Vila, D.O.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious condition that leads to heart attacks, strokes, and even death. While there...
Read moreA Physician Shares Some Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Hypertension Under Control
By Jessica Brumfield Mitchum, DO, MS
The word “hypertension” is the combination of the prefix “hyper” (above normal) and the root word “tension” (strain or pressure). When the...
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