by Horizon Family Medical Group | Apr 28, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 4
If you have high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing it, now is the time to start monitoring your blood pressure levels. Speak to your doctor about your risks, and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to keep your blood pressure under control....
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 2
As blood circulates through your body, it pushes against the walls of your arteries. When the pressure of this pushing rises and maintains a high pressure, it’s called hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension puts you at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. The...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 21, 2017 | 2017 May
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of the blood pumping through your body is too strong. When this happens, the pressure pushes against the walls of your arteries and causes damage. This damage can eventually lead to heart disease. Because...
