Blood pressure is a critical health indicator and can be influenced by various factors such as diet, exercise, stress, and medication. It is an essential measurement of the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart beats and rests.…
Interestingly, Blood Pressure (BP) is also known as “Hypertension”. These two words will be used interchangeably. Why is it important to take blood pressure measurements or to use a blood pressure tracker? Regularly, hypertension is often known as the “silent killer” as nearly fifty percent of American adults have high blood pressure without even knowing it.…
High blood pressure is present in millions of adults over the world, this health problem being associated with an increased risk of death (as a result of heart attack or stroke). Unfortunately, this condition rarely causes symptoms and it is often diagnosed by mistake.…
High blood pressure is a major health issue, often being diagnosed when it is too late or in case of life-threatening complications, such as heart attacks or strokes. Self-monitoring of blood pressure values can keep these risks down to a minimum, allowing one to stay healthy.…
High blood pressure has proven to be one of the leading causes of heart disease, as well as stroke. The condition affects approximately 75 million people only in the US, which means 1 in 3 adults is diagnosed with hypertension. About 18% of those people are not aware of their condition and almost 50% fail to keep their blood pressure values in check.…
