A new study claims that potassium, found in fruits such as bananas and avocados, may help fight and prevent heart disease.

Because stamina is very much of a mind-body proposition, lack of or poor stamina can arise from quite a number of causes.

Sinusitis occurs when one or more sinuses become inflamed. This can block the affected sinus or sinuses with increased pressure and associated symptoms.

When you have your blood pressure taken, you will see 2 numbers. Diastolic pressure is the lower number and systolic pressure is the higher number. The diastolic number represents the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of your arteries between heartbeats.

High systolic blood pressure is sometimes linked to an underlying health problem, but most the cause is unclear.

The first couple of hours following surgery is a critical time period. As a person begins to recover from anesthesia and surgery, changes in blood pressure are common. Blood pressure -- the outward force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels -- may be either higher or lower than normal.

Blood pressure is often one of the first tests to be performed when visiting a doctor. Achieving normal blood pressure readings is a measure of good health.

Your blood pressure may seem to get higher when you are in the doctor's office. According to the American Heart Association, "Blood pressure may increase temporarily when you're stressed, [however] stress has not been proven to cause diagnosable high blood pressure."

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people call for emergency medical help and, according to MayoClinic.com, the reason for millions of visits to the ER each year.

High blood pressure or hypertension, is a medical condition in which the force of the blood pumping through the arteries is dangerously high. According to MedlinePlus, high blood pressure increases your risk of a stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and premature death.

Fucoidan is a substance found in the cell walls of certain seaweed species that is used medicinally for a wide variety of health purposes. You might take fucoidan to help treat high blood pressure, infections or allergies.

The human heart beats approximately 115,000 times per day. Listening to the heart can tell a great deal about a person’s overall health and well-being. You can listen to your heartbeat with a stethoscope if you need a precise check on how your heart is functioning.