Can Your Blood Pressure Be Too Low? You bet.

You probably haven’t heard much about the dangers of low blood pressure.

In Dr. H. Gilbert Welch’s book Overdiagnosed, he tells the story of a patient of his at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Vermont. Mr. Bailey…

Modifiable Risk Factors of Cognitive Decline and Dementia

As discussed in my previous post, cardiovascular disorders and chronic diseases are considered as modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s, and related dementia.

Diabetes

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.

Current Perspectives in the Management of Hypertension

Hypertension, more precisely, systemic arterial hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. High blood pressure is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality…