How often have you heard someone complain that they were so mad that their blood pressure was going up? While there is still not much direct evidence that proves stress causes high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, it can have a profound effect on its development. How Stress Effects Blood Pressure Studies show that stress can raise blood pressure, and that repeated blood pressure elevation can lead to a condition known as hypertension. Also, chronic stress stimulates the nervous system to ... [Read More]
Internal Medicine
SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation, LLC redesigns website with a blog
SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation, LLC recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in internal medicine. The blog will also be used as a forum to share news about our doctors and practice in the community. Check ... [Read More]