Blood pressure is the force needed to push the blood from the heart through the arteries to the body. It is the measurement of how hard the heart has to work to pump blood. Each time the heart beats, it is pushing blood and oxygen through the arteries to the entire body. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers, such as 120/80. The top number is the measurement of the force it takes to push the blood through the arteries – systolic pressure. The bottom number measures the pressure on the … [Read more...] about Why High Blood Pressure is Dangerous
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Controlling Your Stroke Risk
When you think of celebrities like Randy Travis, Dick Clark, Sharon Stone or Rick James, you probably think of their many talents. What you might not realize is that they all at one time suffered a stroke. Strokes – or brain attacks – can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death. Strokes occur when blood flow and oxygen is cut off to an area of the brain. This causes brain cells to die, … [Read more...] about Controlling Your Stroke Risk
