Heart & Stroke topics
Blood pressure
Find out the symptoms, causes and treatment for high blood pressure and low blood pressure and find out what is considered normal blood pressure.
Insomnia and high blood pressure: link found
People who have long-term insomnia with short sleep duration may have an increased risk of high blood pressure.
Agreeing to disagree lowers blood pressure
Nagging your husband about leaving the toilet seat up could actually be more beneficial for your health � and his � than avoiding of the issue.
Blood pressure: what is your target?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Find out what are normal, high and low blood pressure levels.
Cocoa reduces blood pressure
Flavanol-rich cocoa products, such as dark chocolate, taken daily have been shown to reduce blood pressure by 2-3 mmHg.
Dizzy turns
Dizziness can be used to describe a wide variety of sensations. Find out the difference between vertigo and faintness, and possible underlying causes.
Emotional stress is bad for blood pressure
Dwelling on emotional issues may lead to high blood pressure problems, say US researchers.
Headaches are not a sign of high blood pressure
Severe headaches are not a sign of high blood pressure after all, say researchers.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
High blood pressure overview
High blood pressure is common in Australia. Although it often causes no symptoms, it is a major contributor to heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure should be treated
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the main causes of preventable illness such as strokes, heart attacks and some cases of kidney disease.
High blood pressure treatments
High blood pressure can be treated by lifestyle measures and medicines, including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II blockers and calcium antagonists.
Hypertension
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure and describes the pressure exerted by the blood within the arteries.
Kidney Health Week 2012
Kidney Health Week is a national health awareness campaign that highlights the importance of early detection, better management and prevention of kidney disease.
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, generally refers to blood pressure below an average of 100/60 mmHg Find out what causes low blood pressure and what the treatment is.
Lower blood pressure by getting up
Breaking up prolonged sitting with activity breaks may lower blood pressure.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Stroke and hypertension
High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
Strokes and high blood pressure
Hypertension (raised blood pressure) is an important risk factor for strokes. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of stroke.
Syncope (fainting)
Syncope (fainting or passing out) is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Tomato ingredient lycopene lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
Lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes and other red fruits, can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure when taken in high doses, a study shows.
People who have long-term insomnia with short sleep duration may have an increased risk of high blood pressure.
Agreeing to disagree lowers blood pressure
Nagging your husband about leaving the toilet seat up could actually be more beneficial for your health � and his � than avoiding of the issue.
Blood pressure: what is your target?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Find out what are normal, high and low blood pressure levels.
Cocoa reduces blood pressure
Flavanol-rich cocoa products, such as dark chocolate, taken daily have been shown to reduce blood pressure by 2-3 mmHg.
Dizzy turns
Dizziness can be used to describe a wide variety of sensations. Find out the difference between vertigo and faintness, and possible underlying causes.
Emotional stress is bad for blood pressure
Dwelling on emotional issues may lead to high blood pressure problems, say US researchers.
Headaches are not a sign of high blood pressure
Severe headaches are not a sign of high blood pressure after all, say researchers.
Heart health
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
High blood pressure overview
High blood pressure is common in Australia. Although it often causes no symptoms, it is a major contributor to heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure should be treated
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the main causes of preventable illness such as strokes, heart attacks and some cases of kidney disease.
High blood pressure treatments
High blood pressure can be treated by lifestyle measures and medicines, including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II blockers and calcium antagonists.
Hypertension
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure and describes the pressure exerted by the blood within the arteries.
Kidney Health Week 2012
Kidney Health Week is a national health awareness campaign that highlights the importance of early detection, better management and prevention of kidney disease.
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, generally refers to blood pressure below an average of 100/60 mmHg Find out what causes low blood pressure and what the treatment is.
Lower blood pressure by getting up
Breaking up prolonged sitting with activity breaks may lower blood pressure.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Stroke and hypertension
High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
Strokes and high blood pressure
Hypertension (raised blood pressure) is an important risk factor for strokes. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of stroke.
Syncope (fainting)
Syncope (fainting or passing out) is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Tomato ingredient lycopene lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
Lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes and other red fruits, can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure when taken in high doses, a study shows.
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