New Web Site Offers Help for People with High Blood Pressure, and Tips for Prevention and Healthy Living

New York - A new web site offers information and help to prevent, monitor,
and control high blood pressure.

Dr. Jay B. Stockman said he created http://www.HighBloodPressureWeb.com
because there are so many people walking around with high blood pressure who
do not even know they have it.

"Take a look around you. One out of three people has high blood pressure,
and most of them are not aware of it. People do not realize what a very
dangerous disease this is," said Stockman.

If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, congestive
heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure. However, that does not have to
happen. All adults should have regular physical exams that include a blood
pressure check, according to Stockman.

"Very high, sustained blood pressure will eventually cause blood vessels to
weaken. Over time these weakened vessels can break, and blood will leak into
the brain, and this will cause a stroke," explained Stockman.

Symptoms of a stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or
leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, or
seeing, or a sudden severe headache. If someone has one or more of these
signs, they should get help by calling 911 immediately, warned Stockman.

His web site provides additional help and suggestions on potential damages
that can be caused by high blood pressure to the heart and the liver.
Stockman also offers tips on how to prevent high blood pressure, how to
control it, and how to monitor it.

"You do not need to run to the doctor every time you want to check your
blood pressure. There are now some very accurate, and very inexpensive blood
pressure monitoring kits you can own so you can take your blood pressure as
often as you wish," said Stockman. His web site offers suggestions on units
that are available.

"The treatment goal is to keep blood pressure below 140/90 and lower for
people with other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease," said
Stockman.

He also offers suggestions on how to adopt a more healthy lifestyle,
including healthy eating habits, reducing salt in the diet, maintaining a
healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, being physically active, and
quitting smoking.

Stockman offers a great deal of information at no charge or obligation on
his web site at http://www.HighBloodPressureWeb.com.

About Dr. Jay B. Stockman
Dr. Jay B. Stockman earned a B.A. in chemistry from Boston University, and a
Doctorate degree from the State University of New York. He maintains several
health-related web sites to assist the public with important information for
better health. He offers high blood pressure information at
www.HighBloodPressureWeb.com. Information on laser hair removal resources
can be found at www.TheLaser-Hair-Removal-New-York.com. He also offers
helpful information about acne at www.NewAcne-Control.com. Dr. Stockman is
an individual contributor to Google Health Co-op