What does this mean?
The term “blood pressure” is applied to the pressure of blood in the arteries, which conduct blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The circulation requires pressure to maintain the flow of blood.
Month: September 2025
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (or “hypertension” as it is called by doctors) is a common condition which affects between one in five and one in ten of the population, particularly in middle age. The rest of the population has a normal blood pressure.
What is Preface
This chapter, written by the British Hypertension Society, aims to present the basic facts about one of the most common disorders of Western Society. High blood pressure is a puzzling condition for many as it only rarely makes people feel ill. Quite reasonably, therefore, patients in apparently good health ask why they should take tablets, … Read more
For Further Reading:
Food should be fun a booklet available from the British Heart Foundation. The Light-Hearted Cookbook by Anne Lindsay (Grub Street in association with the British Heart Foundation £9.95) available from most good book shops or from BHF’s mail order catalogue at Heart Cards Ltd, FREEPOST, PO Box 45, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE14 1BR. The … Read more
PATIENTS AT INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Patients with High Blood Cholesterol For most people the level of blood cholesterol is the result of both diet and lifestyle. If the level is high then it is particularly important to maintain ideal weight, take regular exercise, eat a diet which is low in fat (particularly saturated fat) and not to smoke. A further … Read more
What about Children?
The gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries which cause heart disease usually takes decades before the vessels are so obstructed that a heart attack or angina occurs. And there is great concern that the process may start in childhood, since young teen-agers killed in car accidents have been found to have streaks of fatty atheroma … Read more
Keeping a Healthy Weight
For several health reasons, it’s important to keep weight under control and by using the charts it is possible to see what is the ideal weight for a particular height. If it is necessary to lose some weight, then the tips given earlier for reducing fat intake will also help to reduce your calories. Some … Read more
Preparation and Cooking
* Trim the fat off red meat and remove the skin from chicken and turkey. * Avoid frying. grilling, microwaving, steaming or using foil to cook fish, poultry or meat in their own juices all help to reduce fat. * If frying cannot be avoid, dry-fry in a nonstick pan or use an oil high … Read more
What is Alcohol
Many people enjoy alcohol and there seems little doubt that in moderation it is not harmful to the heart. However, it is a potent source of calories and anyone who is overweight or worried about putting on weight should recognise this fact. Recommended limits are currently 21 units/week for men and 14 units/week for women … Read more
What is Choosing Foods
Here are some tips for choosing food that will help to cut down on both total fat and saturated fat. It pays to look for lower fat alternatives and remember to read labels carefully, for example, some artificial milk substitutes contain as much fat as full fat milk or cream. * If using meat choose … Read more