The Circulatory
The Link Between Weight, Sleep Apnea, & High BP
One of the many things that can cause high blood pressure is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. OSA decreases oxygen in your body while you’re sleeping, which can lead to surges in both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These surges in blood pressure put stress on the heart and the arteries. For many people with OSA, this increase in blood pressure will stick around during the day, even when they’re breathing normally!
Exercise and High BP: Every Little Bit Helps
In our last installment of The Circulatory, we took a look at how we were doing with our New Year’s resolutions as they pertain to achieving/maintaining a healthy weight. Look at any top 10 list of New Year’s resolutions and you’ll see exercise right up there at the top of that list, along with healthier eating/weight loss.
Thanksgiving Dinner: A Meal to Enjoy Deliberately
For many Americans, the Thanksgiving table is covered in comforting, delicious, favorite foods. This can be a challenge for anyone trying to keep their eyes on the prize of good health. It can be particularly challenging for those of us who are trying to manage a health condition that can be directly impacted by our food choices. High blood pressure being at the top of the list!
