Living with Hypertension

My story is not uncommon, in fact its normal as far as many diagnosis's are concerned. Hypertension or high blood pressure can be a prelude to stroke or heart disease and when I was given the news that my BP was abnormally high in 2015 it was a major wake up call for me.

Clinical Implications of SPRINT

“…benefits of a lower blood pressure target in high-risk nondiabetic people do not outweigh harms.”

Most of the editorials and commentaries about the SPRINT trial have given it a…

Everyday tips to manage your blood pressure

High blood pressure or in medical terms — hypertension can be defined as the flow of blood through the arteries being pushed against the inside of the artery walls. The more pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls, the higher the blood pressure. High blood pressure has been…

Drug Bust

Especially if you are an elder, do not use the SPRINT blood pressure guidelines.

Now you’re wondering, “Do I really need to get down to 120 over 80?” Certainly, for older people, the pay-off is in quality of life. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life dizzy, falling and…

Our Debt, Our Blood Pressure

If young people are drowning in debt, their blood pressure may be on the rise and their health could suffer. A new Northwestern Medicine® study has found that high financial debt is associated with higher diastolic blood pressure and poorer self-reported general and mental…