by Erin May | Dec 12, 2017 | General Health
This condition occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off – typically by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel. This prevents the area of brain tissue supplied by that blocked blood vessel from getting the oxygen and nutrients it needs, and the...
by Erin May | May 23, 2017 | General Health
High Blood Pressure – 2 of 2 How do I avoid or lower high blood pressure? In the vast majority of cases, the cause of high blood pressure is unknown, but there are ways to reduce your risk of developing the condition – or, if you’ve already been diagnosed...
by Erin May | May 15, 2017 | General Health
High Blood Pressure – 1 of 2 All you need to know about blood pressure Usually symptomless, high blood pressure isn’t something you can feel, so you may not know you have it until it’s too late. It’s estimated that around 30 to 40% of people in Ireland have high...
