Heart Health 101

High blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is exactly what the name suggests. It is a high reading of blood pressure that is equal to or more than 130/80. Having hypertension puts you at incredible risk for stroke and heart attack, which makes it important that you know how to apply first aid for […]

In the Philippines, hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are responsible for over a quarter of all deaths. Despite the availability of blood pressure monitors and medications, many Filipinos continue to live with hypertension. Additionally, many people may not even know they have hypertension until it has already become a serious problem. This is why knowing […]

High blood pressure, when left unaddressed, can lead to several debilitating complications. Here’s how hypertension affects the body. Hypertension can damage the blood vessels Hypertension affects the body negatively because it can damage the blood vessels and arteries. Healthy arteries are strong, flexible, and smooth, which allow the blood to flow throughout the body without a problem. […]

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers or ARBs drugs are common medicines given to people with hypertension. Here’s what you need to know about its mechanism of action, administration, and side-effects.  List of ARBs Drugs Before we talk about their mechanism of action, administration, and side-effects, let’s first enumerate the examples of angiotensin II receptor blockers. They include the […]

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that refers to the force of the blood flowing through a patient’s body through the arteries. High blood pressure is usually characterized by the patient’s heart pumping more blood than average and the patient having arteries that are narrower than usual. If left unchecked, high blood […]

When Filipinos think of good food, the ever-popular lechon instantly pops into their mind. Aside from lechon, there is also chicharon and crispy pata, which are all high in cholesterol. While all these look, sound, and actually are delicious, how do we go about reducing cholesterol in our bodies?  What Is Cholesterol? Before delving into the “meat” of […]

Most people associate high cholesterol with overweight individuals. However, contrary to popular belief, a person’s weight isn’t always directly linked to their risk of developing high cholesterol. Can you be thin and have high cholesterol? High cholesterol and being overweight Aside from other factors such as genetics, certain medical conditions, and medications, being overweight is commonly caused […]

The results of your latest laboratory exams are out, and your doctor informs you that you have high cholesterol. They explain that intervention is necessary because having high levels of cholesterol increases your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Depending on your condition, the physician may recommend medications for you. But one thing is for certain: […]

Paano pabababain ang cholesterol natin? Anong gamot sa cholesterol ay tama? If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, here are available options in the Philippines. Some of these treatments are effective to prevent high cholesterol while others are for improving your good cholesterol levels. Please take note that the following information is simply a […]

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Reports are consistent that excessive LDL levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. For this reason, it’s crucial to reduce our intake of bad cholesterol foods. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/heart-health/cholesterol/no-cholesterol-food/ The three types of fats Before we enumerate the bad cholesterol […]