Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in blood and most cells of the body, especially in the nervous system….

Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve the heart and blood vessels e.g.hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiom…

Blood pressure naturally rises. If it is consistently higher than it should be, this is known as hypertension or high blood pressure….

Blood pressure is the force or pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels….

Signs of heart problems do not necessarily start with a pain in the chest and they can occur at any stage so it is important to know your risk fa…

Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive, degenerative disease caused by the narrowing or tightening of the veins and arteries in the lungs….

Clotting is necessary to prevent blood loss when you are injured. However, if you have a blood clot in a deep vein that breaks away and travels t…

Blood pressure rises and falls. When it stays elevated, you have high blood pressure or ‘hypertension’….