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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Risk Factors

Risk Factors

During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition affects close to 1 billion people worldwide. Less than half of these people are on medication, however, and only about half of this group have their blood pressure under good control with such drugs. Older people are less likely to be treated adequately. The majority of people with high blood pressure ha...

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The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...and heart rate are interrelated components of the cardiovascular system and therefore, not... Read more »

Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy

By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...population of women estrogen is productive of the cardiovascular system and will reduce coronary... Read more »

A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »

Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented... Read more »

Infliximab (Remicade) Linked to Atherosclerosis

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...household chores helps keep weight in check and the cardiovascular system healthy. Studies... Read more »

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Menopause: Complications

After a woman reaches menopause, her average life expectancy is 30 to 40 years. During those years, however, she faces certain health risks due to lower levels of estrogen that cause... Read more »

Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Americans adults. It affects an estimated 4.5 million Americans and 8 million more people worldwide. Age... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Long-Term Complications

Long-Term ComplicationsSperm Granulomas. After vasectomy, sperm often leak from the vasectomy site or from a rupture in the epididymis, the tightly coiled, thin tube that connects the testicle to the... Read more »

Heart Attack Risk Factors

An estimated 25% of all Americans have one or more risk factors for heart disease, increasing their risk for heart attack. Most risk factors for heart disease are related to lifestyle.... Read more »

Alcoholism: Complications

Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink... Read more »

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