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....
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During any type of medical visit, there are four main vital signs that are routinely monitored by the medical professionals. These vital... Read more »
The 2008 U.S. Presidential election is less than a year away and there’s no doubt that healthcare is one of the major issues. In fact,... Read more »
It's long been known that overweight and obese people have high heart disease risk. A new report in Archives of Internal Medicine shows... Read more »
Full Question: I have had migraines for over half of my life. I have never had high blood pressure. The past 3 times I have seen my... Read more »
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Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressureWhat the risks areThere are no significant risks associated with checking blood pressure.If you have... Read more »
Mothers-to-be who have high blood pressure or whose blood is overly rich in red blood cells are more likely to have babies born prematurely or at low... Read more »
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Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressureNormal ValuesIn adults, the ideal top number (systolic pressure) should be less than 120 mmHg. The... Read more »
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Hydrocephalus refers to a build-up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."Normal pressure... Read more »
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Low blood pressure is an abnormal conditionin whicha person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during... Read more »