High blood pressure: A comprehensive guide to causes, symptoms, and treatments

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers, systolic pressure (the higher number) and diastolic pressure (the lower number). A regular blood pressure reading is typically around 120/80 mm… Continue reading High blood pressure: A comprehensive guide to causes, symptoms, and treatments

Metabolic Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a medical condition. It is also known as syndrome X or insulin resistance. People with metabolic syndrome are rising globally, but it is common in developed countries. For example, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 30% of people in the USA have MetS. MetS is… Continue reading Metabolic Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know