Explaining in simplistic yet accurate terms exactly what high blood pressure is and how it affects your health
How to understand how doctors measure your blood pressure
A complete explanation of systolic blood pressure and how it is measured
A explanation of how diastolic pressure is measured and why it is considered to be the most important blood pressure measurement by medical professionals
A discussion of what "normal" blood pressure is considered to be for a non stressed adult
Definitions of high blood pressure, hypertension and pre-hypertension so you understand exactly what these three things are
Definitions of the different types of Hypertension including Stage 1 and Stage 2
Why high blood pressure is often called "The Silent Killer"
How being seriously overweight or obese can contribute to high blood pressure
How sleep apnea- stopping breathing while snoring - is considered to be a contributing factor that can CAUSE high blood pressure
How being a couch potato leads to a raise in blood pressure even though you are inactive
A discussion about how the chemicals in tobacco and anything else you might be smoking can cause you to develop a case of high blood pressure
How your family history can contribute to a predisposition to developing high blood pressure and what you can do about it
How stress can cause you to develop a severe case of high blood pressure
How eating too much salt can cause your blood pressure to skyrocket
How low levels of potassium in the body can contribute to high blood pressure
How excessive alcohol consumption can also put you at severe risk for the heart problems that are caused by high blood pressure
... and a lot more information that is absolutely persistent to understanding this sometimes complex condition.
