Is Your Blood Pressure Measured Accurately?

by Christian Goodman | Aug 31, 2012 | 9 comments

Frequently we receive comments about differences in blood pressure readings as they pertain to what type of cuff is used and other variables. Today’s article looks over some of those pitfalls and offers some options for making sure you are getting the right reading....

Blood Pressure Drugs and Lip Cancer Linked

by Christian Goodman | Aug 29, 2012 | 7 comments

One of the top-selling blood pressure medicines and several others were recently linked to an increased risk in specific type of cancer. While trying to reassure patients that the risk of developing cancer still outweighs the risk of not taking medication, researchers...

These Berries Proven to Improve Blood Pressure – Again

by Christian Goodman | Aug 27, 2012 | 8 comments

Yet another study is out proving that one particular berry has been shown- again- to have a great impact on heart health. This time the study was particularly focused on men who are pre-diabetic and suffering from metabolic syndrome. The benefits of eating grapes have...

This Music Improves Blood Pressure

by Christian Goodman | Aug 26, 2012 | 21 comments

It is said that music tames the savage heart, but researchers looking at patients in intensive care recently proved the adage to be true. But not just any music fits the bill. Researchers looking at blood pressure and pain levels for patients in ICU recently found...

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Bankrupting This ONE State

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 24, 2012 | 10 comments

Typically, the states that have mountains, lakes, and abundant state parks are the ones with the best overall health of residents, but not in this one western US state. And the cost of “treating” only two of the myriad of diseases is running in the hundreds of...

Is Your Waist Causing High Blood Pressure?

by Christian Goodman | Aug 23, 2012 | 4 comments

A high waist circumference causes more problems than just feeling sluggish. The cascade of negative health consequences continues to grow, with new entries on the list of problems recently being added. Just how much of an increase in risk for things like high blood...