Lifestyle expert JJ Virgin stopped by the KCAL studios to discuss ways in which women can help their mean have a healthier lifestyle. Among her tips are eating nuts in moderation, adding a couple tablespoons of olive oil to his…
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Got high blood pressure? There’s an app for that!
If you love the freedom of wireless technology, and you monitor your blood pressure frequently, you might want to check out one of the many blood pressure monitors coming on the market that can capture your readings easily, quickly and…
Studies Show That Managing Your Blood Pressure in Your 40s or 50s Could Add Years to Your Life
The sooner you start maintaining a healthy blood pressure, the more years you may be adding to your life. It’s especially important to maintain low blood pressure once you hit middle age. One study published in Circulation: Journal of the…
Help with Overcoming White Coat Syndrome
If your blood pressure reading tends to spike whenever you’re at the doctor’s office, you may be suffering from White Coat Syndrome. Simply put: your blood pressure rises abnormally high because you’re nervous about where you are. Some researchers estimate…
How snoring may increase your high blood pressure
A sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be an underlying reason for high blood pressure in many older and middle-aged adults. Published studies conducted by Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, the Mayo Clinic and other institutions have…
