Author: Jennifer

Is Heart Disease Hereditary?

Yes! You can inherit a predilection to heart disease but thankfully there are ways around the condition.  You may have a little more control over the situation than you think if you pay attention to your fitness. .   As an example, there is evidence that if your family has a history of coronary artery disease at an early age (younger than 55 in men […]

Just What Are You Building When You Body Build?

BodyBuilding is a bit of a mystery for some people. Technically it is supposed to be about the process of hypertrophy. This is a scientific term that refers to the growth and increase in size of existing  muscle cells.  It means making the best of the cells you have rather than trying to grow new cells. However some people think that body building should be […]

Supplements That Help High Blood Pressure

If you have blood pressure there are some supplements you can take that might help you lower it.  Most of them are natural enough that you can take them along with any prescription drugs that a doctor recommends for you, however it is best to check with your M.D. before you take any type of supplement.     A mineral that is essential in helping […]

The Causes of High Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure than you may be informed that there are two different kinds. There is essential or primary hypertension and there is secondary hypertension.   According to the American Heart Association, there is no single identifiable cause of primary hypertension, but the causes of secondary hypertension are a little more obvious.   However, there are many factors that are well known […]