Simple Tips to a Lower Blood Pressure One in six adult Singaporeans suffers from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Having this condition can increase the risk of having a stroke and heart failure. A couple of ways to maintain your blood pressure and reduce health complications are with dietary and lifestyle changes. Here… Continue reading Simple Tips to a Lower Blood Pressure
Screening for High Blood Cholesterol High Blood Cholesterol This refers to higher than normal blood cholesterol levels. Together with other fatty substances such as triglycerides, these are collectively called lipids. Cholesterol has two categories: Often referred to as “good” cholesterol. It removes excess cholesterol from the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease. Often referred… Continue reading Screening For High Blood Cholesterol
Screening for High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition whereby the blood is pumped around the body at a pressure that is higher than normal. Two numbers are used to describe blood pressure (BP), for instance: If your systolic BP is 140mmHg or more, or… Continue reading Screening For High Blood Pressure
