Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Untreated hypertension increases the strain on the heart and arteries, eventually causing organ damage. Hypertension increases the risk of heart failure, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. Fortunately, treatments for hypertension are effective and usually easy to take.
Hypertension: the silent killer
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a serious health concern that can cause several complications, including [...]
Love your heart
Your heart beats for you. This hard-working muscle at the centre of your circulation system, pumps blood around your body, distributing essential oxygen and nutrients, and disposes of unwanted carbon [...]
Five Simple Foods for a Healthy Heart
Eating a balanced diet with plenty of nutritious fresh foods helps to lower your risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Your heart will thank you for making smart [...]
The Importance of Salt Intake
The salt in the food you eat helps your body to work properly and stay healthy because it contains important minerals like sodium. It’s important to make sure you get [...]
Health is wealth
Good health is our greatest source of wealth. Without it, we would not have the energy, strength and confidence to succeed, to love and to enjoy life. Without it, we [...]
Salt and Your Health
We all love a dash of salt on our favourite dishes to really bring out the flavour, but it’s important to be aware of the effects of salt on our [...]
Caring Families
Your diet can help you to lower high blood pressure and keep it in check. The DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is a healthy way to manage [...]
Lower your Blood Pressure with Exercise
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Regular exercise is an effective way to prevent (and reduce) high blood pressure. [...]
Tips for Controlling your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can have a serious impact on your health. How can you tell if your blood pressure is too high, and what can you do to [...]
Hypertension FAQs
These are the most frequently asked questions about hypertension. Question: What is hypertension? Answer: Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure, which is measured by the force [...]
Cardiovascular risk factors
There are many risk factors associated with coronary heart disease and stroke. The major risk factors – tobacco use, alcohol use, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity [...]
Have a (healthy) heart!
How lucky we are! Our hearts are beating and doing their job without us even being aware of it – that is, until something goes wrong. The ideal is to [...]