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Your Blood Pressure and Alcohol Use

June 11, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Hypertension

Most people don’t make a connection between blood pressure and alcohol. But alcohol use definitely has a direct effect on blood pressure in both the short term and long term. Heavy drinkers are almost certain to develop high blood pressure (which is known to medical professionals as hypertension). However, it’s also dangerous to people with …

Children and the Dangers of High Blood Pressure

June 11, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Hypertension

Typically, we think of high blood pressure as a condition that only occurs in adults. But it can happen to the very young too – even infants, toddlers and teenagers. According to research data recently released by the American Heart Association, kids as young as three should start getting yearly blood pressure check ups to …

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