Archive for April, 2008
Hypertension and Adolescents – A Problem On The Rise
Monday, April 28th, 2008While at one time hypertension and adolescents were not commonly found in the same sentence, sadly today the two appear together as the incidence of hypertension in adolescents is on the rise. The subsequent health challenges that hypertension can give rise to can really add insult to injury for people at such an early […]
Causes of Hypertension
Friday, April 25th, 2008The Silent Killer
Affluent Western societies are no strangers to hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. While it is normal for blood pressure to rise with strenuous activity or a stressful event, sustained high levels are a problem, putting the person at risk for other medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke, cardiovascular […]
