Category Archives: Blood Pressure
Three Ways to Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common precursors to severe cardiovascular disease and affects millions of Americans. With high blood pressure on the rise, the general worsening of the American diet, and an increased prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, we have found ourselves facing an excess weight and obesity epidemic. Now more than ever it is imperative to understand blood pressure, how to measure it, and what markers to look out for in keeping ourselves on the right track for optimal cardiovascular health.