Hypertension

Definition: High blood pressure is, by definition, a repeated elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 systolic (pressure in the arteries when the heart beats) and 90 diastolic (pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats). General: High blood pressure is referred to as the silent killer. It goes undetected in many individuals. It is [...]

There is a difference between the terms osteoporosis and osteopenia. Osteoporosis is classified as a bone disease, while osteopenia is not. People that have a diagnosis of osteopenia would be well advised to regard this as a warning sign. If not taken seriously, the next step may be a progression to osteoporosis. Unlike osteoporosis, there [...]