Increasing your potassium intake helps lower blood pressure. One good source of potassium is a refreshing Caribbean drink — coconut water. Potassium helps kidneys maintain their ability to remove extra water from the body. More fluid in the body means higher blood pressure. High blood pressure is a problem that can lead to all kinds...
While coffee is one of the most favorite drinks in the world, debates have been emerging as to whether drinking is good for your overall health. According to research, blood pressure may increase for a short time after consumption. However, the effect isn’t prolonged. In addition, effects on the blood pressure for habitual coffee drinkers...
Home blood pressure monitoring can help to achieve optimal high blood pressure management. Blood pressure numbers can be better understood with home monitoring on a regular basis. Home blood pressure monitoring can help patients save costs on office visits, urgent care and medications. Results from a pilot initiative, presented at the American Heart Association’s Joint Hypertension 2018...