Entries by Monika Patel

Hypertension and the Coronavirus

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19, these are unsettling times. It’s tempting to see current circumstances as an overreaction, but growing medical evidence suggests that would be a detrimental mistake.

Caring for Aging Parents with High Blood Pressure

In the US, there are over 39 million people acting as caregivers for aging relatives.

And if you’re reading this, you probably already know that caring for your aging parents can be stressful – from basics like keeping in frequent contact to taking them to appointments and ensuring that they are safe in their home.  Add in a medical concern, like high blood pressure, and it’s enough to elevate your own blood pressure!

Sleep & Heart Health

Sleep is sometimes treated as a luxury, but when it comes to keeping you and your heart healthy, it is very much a necessity. Here are just a few of the reasons you should make catching enough ZZZs a part of your routine.