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How Your Food Choices Affect Your Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure is an important indicator of your heart health. It is a measure of how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. As we’ve discussed in previous posts such as Why Checking Your Blood Pressure Matters and The Link Between Stroke & Hypertension, genetics…
The Link Between Stroke & Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common disease affecting millions worldwide. Left untreated, it can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, renal failure, and stroke. In this post, we’ll discuss how hypertension and stroke are linked, the types of strokes, and how high blood pressure increases the risk of stroke….
Why Checking Your Blood Pressure Matters
Blood pressure is defined as the force your heart uses to pump blood through your arteries. Your blood pressure is measured using two numbers – systolic and diastolic pressure. Each time your heart beats, it exerts pressure on the walls of your arteries, this is your systolic blood pressure. On the other hand, when your…
Chasing Health Visits South End Grocery
Our Purpose We are a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the health of underserved communities. Our mission involves creating health equity by providing valuable resources and education in order to foster a healthier lifestyle. Education about healthier food choices is paramount to living a healthy lifestyle. Diet plays an enormous role in the development…