A common misconception is that high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) rarely affects women. However, nearly half of all adults with high blood pressure are women. Women that are just 20 pounds or more overweight, have a family history of HBP, or have reached menopause are known to increase a woman’s […]
Menopause
By Dr. Ihekire Ogemdi. Menopause is a condition most often associated with women. It occurs in a woman when she ceases to menstruate and can no longer become pregnant, while on the other hand, men experience a gradual life change. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 60, […]
