High Blood Pressure - Overview - Health.com

Links shared publicly online about this topic.

  • 282
    total visits

High Blood Pressure - Overview - Health.com

health.com

Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. It--™s normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays up, you have high blood pressure. Another

View full resource at health.com

Tags: Circulation, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure

  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 19, 2011 at 1:44 pm By:

goodhealth Health magazine

@Nuncha75 A: 10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure: http://bit.ly/kcEjci More here: http://bit.ly/krcxeS Hope that helps!

12 months ago...

Long Commute? Your Heart and Waistline May Suffer for It | Healthland | TIME.com

healthland.time.com — “Are you sick of your commute to work? Bad news: It might actually be making you sick. According to a new study in three car-centric Texan cities, the longer your daily commute, the more likely you are to have high blood pressure, an oversized waistline, and other health problems that increase you...View full resource at healthland.time.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 6:12 pm By:

OHSUHealthcare OHSU Healthcare Healthcare System

Long commutes may impact blood pressure, belly fat says new study: http://t.co/fvbZ0TrA How long is your commute?

5 days ago...

Choline Consumption During Pregnancy May Lower Babies' Risk Of Diabetes: Study

huffingtonpost.com — “Consuming the nutrient choline -- found in broccoli, eggs and milk -- during pregnancy could help to reduce the risk of the child later developing diabetes or high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers from Cornell University found in the 12-week study that consumption of 930 milligrams of choline a day by women in their third trimester of pregnancy is linked with a 33 percent decreased concentration of cortisol -- the stress hormone -- in their babies.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 5:03 am By:

HealthyLiving HuffPost Living

Why pregnant women need to get enough of THIS nutrient http://t.co/NMBsYSvV

5 days ago...

Is It Possible To Walk And Work At The Same Time? : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “When it comes to walking, the easy part is understanding the benefits: regular, brisk walks can strengthen our bones, help control blood sugar, help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and the list goes on. But the hard part? Time — finding the time to fit it in.View full resource at npr.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 6:44 am By:

NPRHealth NPR Health News Health News

Is It Possible To Walk And Work At The Same Time? http://t.co/4l7o9IVI

6 days ago...

Choline Consumption During Pregnancy May Lower Babies' Risk Of Diabetes: Study

huffingtonpost.com — “Consuming the nutrient choline -- found in broccoli, eggs and milk -- during pregnancy could help to reduce the risk of the child later developing diabetes or high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers from Cornell University found in the 12-week study that consumption of 930 milligrams of choline a day by women in their third trimester of pregnancy is linked with a 33 percent decreased concentration of cortisol -- the stress hormone -- in their babies.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 6, 2012 at 2:51 pm By:

lisamarieblaski Lisa Marie Blaskie Nurse

Why Pregnant Women Need To Get Enough Of <em>This</em> Nutrient http://t.co/94oNwpqi via @huffingtonpost

7 days ago...

The Benefits of Exercise for Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - Autism

healthcentral.com — “We all know the benefits of exercise. It helps decrease our risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It helps us maintain a healthy weight, redu...View full resource at healthcentral.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2012 at 3:16 pm By:

healthcentral HealthCentral Health Site

A number of studies have found that regular #exercise does indeed help children with #autism & #aspergers http://t.co/rFrMixGV #health #as

1 week ago...

What Is High Blood Pressure? - NHLBI, NIH

nhlbi.nih.gov — “What Is High Blood Pressure? - NHLBI, NIHView full resource at nhlbi.nih.gov

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:

nwkidney NW Kidney Centers Health Organization and Nephrology

May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. Did you know? HBP is a leading cause of #kidneydisease. Learn more: http://t.co/S528kA1j

1 week ago...

Cool Hands May Improve Workouts : Healthymagination

healthymagination.com — “And now for some fitness news that’s really, truly cool: overweight women who chill their hands during exercise may boost their endurance, lower their blood pressure, and trim extra inches off their waists.View full resource at healthymagination.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 4:09 pm By:

DiabetesLine Healthline Diabetes Health Site

Lose weight and lower blood pressure more effectively with icy hands! http://t.co/bWX9d3SX

1 week ago...

Low Vitamin D May Contribute to Pre-Diabetes and Pre-High Blood Pressure Risks

networkedblogs.com — “Low Vitamin D May Contribute to Pre-Diabetes and Pre-High Blood Pressure RisksView full resource at networkedblogs.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm By:

robleighton Rob Leighton Patient Expert

Low Vitamin D May Contribute to Pre-Diabetes and Pre-High Blood Pressure Risks http://t.co/AC7iQgOO

1 week ago...

#DidYouKnow 77% of people who have a 1st stroke have high blood pressure higher than 140/90. http://t.co/kCLJcI0M

heart.org — “#DidYouKnow 77% of people who have a 1st stroke have high blood pressure higher than 140/90. http://t.co/kCLJcI0MView full resource at heart.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 7:40 pm By:

AmHeartAdvocacy AHA Advocacy News Health Organization

#DidYouKnow 77% of people who have a 1st stroke have high blood pressure higher than 140/90. http://t.co/kCLJcI0M

1 week ago...

Richard Dunn’s Sports Column: Journey to the center of “a new normal” | diabetes, disease, sugar - News - The Orange County Register

ocregister.com — “News: Richard Dunn’s Sports Column: Journey to the center of “a new normal” | diabetes, disease, sugar, blood, life, family, high, self, game, yearsView full resource at ocregister.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm By:

JDRF_Intl JDRF International Health Organization

“Journey to the center of ‘a new normal’” – Profile of a Little Leaguer w/ #T1D courtesy of @OCReggie. http://t.co/7PhSMYDW #diabetes #JDRF

1 week ago...

Health Tip: Be Alert for Signs of Preeclampsia - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: (HealthDay News) -- Preeclampsia occurs when there's a swift and significant spike in blood pressure during pregnancy. It can be dangerous for both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 1:15 pm By:

HealthTrendster HealthTrendster Health Executive

Health Tip: Be Alert for Signs of Preeclampsia - (HealthDay News) -- Preeclampsia occurs when there's a swift and si... http://t.co/xHF1y2Ug

1 week ago...

Teens With Abnormal Levels Of Uric Acid At Increased Risk For Hypertension

medicalnewstoday.com — “Teens with high levels of uric acid appear to be at increased risk for high blood pressure, according to results of research from scientists at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.Although tView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 7:05 am By:

mnt_gout MNT Gout Health News

Teens With Abnormal Levels Of Uric Acid At Increased Risk For Hypertension http://t.co/JXedlz34 #gout

1 week ago...

EarlyCDT®-Lung to be Part of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Patients at High Risk for Lung Cancer, Conducted by the Scottish Government - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: Oncimmune® (USA) LLC, developer of EarlyCDT®-Lung, a commercially available blood test designed to aid in the early detection of lung cancer in high risk individuals, announces that EarlyCDT-Lung will be part of a large clinical trial to be conducted by the Scottish Government.De Soto, Kans. (PRWEB) May 03, 2012 Oncimmune® (USA) LLC, creator of EarlyCDT®-Lung, a simple blood test that aids physicians in the risk assessment and early detection of lung cancer, announces that EarlView full resource at news.yahoo.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 6:28 am By:

LungCancer Lung Cancer OW OW Health

EarlyCDT®-Lung to be Part of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Patients at High Risk for Lung Cancer, Conducted by ... http://t.co/aN76iKWD

1 week ago...

Boxing: 12 Rounds with Multiple Sclerosis - Yahoo! Sports

sports.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! Sports: Boxing is a sport of pure guts, grit, and determination, but make no mistake about it there is a lot of blood spilled, tears shed, and hearts broken in this sport. This is the reason that boxers have to be highly conditioned to be great at this sport. I have been boxing for the last four years, and I for one can tell you that you have to be determined, and self-disciplined to be a boxer.View full resource at sports.yahoo.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 2, 2012 at 6:35 pm By:

MS_Wisdom2 OrganizedWisdom MS OW Health

Boxing: 12 Rounds with Multiple Sclerosis: Boxing is a sport of pure guts, grit, and determination, but make no ... http://t.co/fOsqyOwU

2 weeks ago...

ACC in Touch Blog | Simple Steps to Manage a Growing Health Problem

blog.cardiosource.org — “As part of “National High Blood Pressure Education Month,” the ACC throughout May is focused on reminding cardiovascular professionals about the tools and resources available to help not only improve care for patients with/or at risk of hypertension, but also help educate patients about the importance of controlling their blood pressure and minimizing their cardiovascular risks.View full resource at blog.cardiosource.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm By:

Advertisement