By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
02/23/2023
Heart disease is responsible for one out of every five deaths in the U.S. It has been the leading cause of death in both men and women since 1950. Several factors can increase your risk of heart disease, including not exercising, smoking and being overweight. But one risk factor is more common than any other.
Under Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common cause of heart disease … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 18, 2021
High blood pressure, or (hypertension), affects 75 million Americans. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to dangerous complications, including heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. The good news is high blood pressure is treatable and can be managed with a visit to your doctor and some lifestyle changes.
Here are six tips to help manage your blood pressure:
1. Get active!… Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 19, 2020
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a silent killer, because you can have high blood pressure and not know it. Deaths related to high blood pressure continue to rise in the United States, and worldwide, high blood pressure affects nearly one in every three adults. For Blood Pressure Education Month this month, let’s learn some of the blood pressure … Read the rest
