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… 68b Nutrition series Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too … hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk … hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help …
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… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the … and other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you won't know when it's … cuff around your bare upper arm. The lower edge of the cuff should be about 2.5 …
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… a heart attack or stroke. These include high blood sugar, insulin resistance, high … to stay healthy with diabetes also help your heart and blood vessels. That means eating … the blood vessel walls. This buildup can lower blood flow to the heart muscle and raise …
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… Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of … hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. It's normal for blood pressure … the risk of damaging blood vessels. To lower it, you may make lifestyle changes, take …
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… Condition Basics What is high blood pressure in children and teens? Blood … it moves through the body. It's normal for your child's blood pressure to go up and down … and if a healthy lifestyle doesn't help lower it enough, the doctor may recommend …
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… Condition Basics What is secondary high blood pressure? Secondary high blood pressure … can also be caused by certain medicines. If your doctor can treat what's causing the high blood pressure, it might lower your blood pressure. The risk of …
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… Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your doctor will give you a goal … and third trimesters. This may help to lower your risk for preeclampsia. Self-Care …
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… Learning Center Learn about high blood pressure Blood pressure is a measure of … hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. … Our topics cover lifestyle changes that can lower blood pressure, such as eating better, …
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… Condition Basics What is low blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of … how hard blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. … pressure means that your blood pressure is lower than normal. It's also called hypotension …
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… Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, … older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease. How … doctor may recommend lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure. Lifestyle changes …
