Normal Blood Pressure For Kids
New research published in the journal Hypertension suggests that teenage boys who have normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely to develop hypertension in early adulthood than their female counterparts. A systolic blood pressure of 120 or under is considered normal for teens, and investigators found that the rate of progression to hypertension is higher in all teens whose systolic blood pressure is 110 or over compared to those whose systolic blood pressure is 100....
Read moreMore information on "Normal Blood Pressure For Kids"
From Our Experts
Diabetes and Sight: Keeping A1C and Blood Pressure Levels Normal
The best strategy to save our eyes is to keep our A1C and blood pressure levels as close to normal as possible. But when that strategy... Read more »
Time to Have Kids Tested, Carefully, for Hypertension
An alarming study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that three quarters of kids who have high blood... Read more »
High Blood Pressure in Children
High blood pressure goes hand-in-hand with obesity. As obesity increases among children in the United States, so does high blood pressure. ... Read more »
Chocolate May Offer Sweet Blood Pressure Benefits
You know the drill around Valentine's Day: Unwrap the box of chocolates and hope that the package contains a little map for picking out... Read more »
Pulse Rate and High Blood Pressure: Defining the Connection
During any type of medical visit, there are four main vital signs that are routinely monitored by the medical professionals. These vital... Read more »
From Our Sources
TV, gaming, computer time boosts kids' blood pressure: study
Watching television, using a computer, or playing video games increases a child's risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study suggests, even... Read more »
Caffeine tied to higher blood pressure, lower pulse in athleti...
Researchers at Harding University have found that caffeine raises blood pressure in kids during exercise but, surprisingly, lowers their heart rates.... Read more »
Screen Time Linked to High Blood Pressure in Kids
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sedentary behaviors such as TV viewing and "screen time" at computers, videos and video games appear to be associated with... Read more »
Benicar Approved for Children with High Blood Pressure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) for children ages six to 16 who have high blood pressure. About 3.6... Read more »
High blood pressure linked to ADHD, learning disabilities
Researchers say children who have high blood pressure are four times more likely to have ADHD and learning difficulties than their healthy peers. The... Read more »
Top 5 Myths about High Blood Pressure
Myth #1: Normal blood pressure is anything below 140/90 mmHg The most recent National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines set systolic BP of less than 120mmHg and diastolic BP of less than 80mmHg (i.e. less than 120/80) as normal. This...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
