Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of your arteries. A useful analogy is the water pressure inside a garden hose. It is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and is expressed as two numbers: Systolic (top number)This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats (contracts) and pumps blood into the body. Diastolic (bottom number)This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart relaxes between beats and refills with blood. You could think of the heart as a pump. Why...
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Sleep apnea is more than just snoring. It’s a serious condition that affects your energy, heart health, and overall wellbeing. Learn why addressing it early can change your life.
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