High blood pressure
High blood pressure or also called as Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Usually, hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. Common cause of Hypertension are kidney diseases, diabetes and family history.
7 ways to keep your heart healthy
The World Health Organization estimates that the prevalence of high blood pressure (hypertension) is highest in the African region, with about 46% of adults aged 25 years and older being hypertensive compared to 35% in the Americas and 40% elsewhere in the world1. What’s more, black adults have more resistant and severe hypertension than other racial/ethnic groups.2 […]
5 Top Tips for Cholesterol
We’ve all heard about cholesterol, but did you know that certain conditions increase your risk for high cholesterol? Risk Factors Obesity is associated with elevated levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, and decreased levels of HDL cholesterol. Additionally, obesity is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Eating a diet full of saturated […]
What is heart disease? Learn all about it
Heart or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to classify many kinds of heart and blood vessel disorders, including congenital heart disease, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, rheumatic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.Rheumatic heart disease, which is caused by damage to the heart valve and muscle from inflammation […]
De-stress to help your heart
Do you know that a happier you means a healthier heart? High levels of stress and anxiety can eventually lead to high blood pressure, as well as behaviours that could contribute to heart problems.Most of us feel stressed occasionally. That’s ok!It is when stress levels run high for a lot of the time that you […]
Numbers to know for a healthy heart
Shortness of breath? “I am just unfit”.Neck pain? “It’s just bad posture”.Swollen ankles? “It’s the severe heat”.Fatigued? “It’s been a long week”.Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs and the symptoms of heart disease are often shrugged off as something else.Heart disease is known as the silent killer because symptoms go unnoticed. Knowing your […]