Kidney Care & Hypertension Clinic

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

Introducing our Newest Veterinarian: Dr. Seth Cohen!

Dr. Cohen received his doctorate in 2006 from the University of Minnesota–College of Veterinary Medicine. He has worked in emergency/referral medicine, as well as in small animal private practice, in Minnesota. In addition to general and internal medicine, Dr. Cohen has a particular interest in GI and renal diseases as well as in neurology. …

Kidney Month: 10 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Concerned about your kidney health? In honor of National Kidney Month, we are sharing 10 tips that'll help you keep your kidneys healthy for the long run.

What Juices Can Cleanse Kidneys?

Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease are two painful and potentially very dangerous conditions. More than 26 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease, and that number is projected to rise. You can include kidney-cleansing fresh juices in your daily diet as a simple preventative measure. Choose low-potassium or high-calcium fruits or...

High Blood Pressure & Hypertension, What is it And Why You Should Care!

We have all likely heard of high blood pressure, or "hypertension", at some point in our lives. Our grandmother may ha...

High levels of folate during pregnancy may decrease hypertension risk in children

A new article published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds that babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less likely to develop high blood pressure if their mothers had higher levels of folate during pregnancy.

Heavy Drinking May Cause More Strokes Than Hypertension Does in Mid-Life

Research has shown that drinking two or fewer alcoholic beverages a day may be beneficial for men’s hearts. A new study suggests that danger could be a heartbeat away: more than two drinks a day in middle age may raise men’s stroke risk more than hypertension (high blood pressure, HBP) or diabetes does.

COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension: Can COPD Cause Hypertension?

When COPD and pulmonary hypertension coexist, they typically cause the person suffering to breathe even faster in order to take in more oxygen.

What is hypertension and what are the effects?

Click for Next Image<br>High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead to heart disease. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder and can stretch your artery walls too much. High blood pressure causes various health complications:<br>Risk of rupture, which can lead to a stroke or...

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High Blood Pressure and Hypertension Facts

The newest science on how to keep your numbers at healthy levels whether you suffer from high or low blood pressure

Challenge to brain injury guideline care

A randomized controlled trial has cast doubt on whether it is necessary to routinely place an intraparenchymal pressure monitor in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

2 Of The Worst Foods For Hypertension

Discover 2 of the worst foods for people struggling with high blood pressure, only on SheFinds.

A Tradeoff Between Hypertension and Cognition?

Two new trials look at whether treating hypertension can ward off cognitive decline.

Hypertension is known as a 'the silent killer'

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is commonly referred to as the 'silent killer.’

What Causes Ocular Hypertension?

Ocular hypertension is a condition wherein the internal pressure of the eye becomes higher than the normal.

Why does hypertension occur in obesity?

A new study in animal models has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that could induce high blood pressure (hypertension) in people with obesity.

Prevent Hypertension Through These Tips

​Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, expands your danger of creating numerous severe health conditions. While a person can’t generally control whether to get hypertension, there are healthy ways and choices you can begin developing. In t

Does Hypertension Cause Infertility?

Untreated hypertension can have inverse effects on fertility levels, but so can some hypertension treatments. Let's look at the details:

Hypertension and Pregnancy (What Are The Dangers?)

It's important to see a doctor as soon you might be pregnant to begin assessing the risks of hypertension. Learn why from a Vanderbilt Health expert on My Southern Health.