World Stroke Day is on October 29. The goal is to raise awareness that up to 90% of strokes can be avoided by paying attention to the 6 risk factors responsible for most cases and prevent your risk for strokes. Andrew Russman, DO, Medical Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Comprehensive Stroke…
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What is the DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or high blood pressure. The DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and balance your cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart health. Even if you are not worried about your blood pressure right now,…
Today is World Hypertension Day and the theme for 2016 is “Know your numbers”. It is important to keep your blood pressure in check to avoid developing various complications. As you grow older, checking your BP regularly and keeping a record helps you track your risk for developing high HP and ensure…
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common problem and one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. The good news is you can take steps to control it with a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. But first, let us get to know this condition better! What is hypertension?…