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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost one in three adults in the United States. But this serious health condition isn't limited to those ages 18 and older, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
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Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Someone w...
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a complicated disease. Studies have shown that people who understand the condition are more likely to stick with their treatment plan. Knowing the definitions of terms your doctor may use when talking with ...
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Most people worry about having high blood pressure. For a few people, however, low blood pressure, or hypotension, is a major concern. Dizziness or lightheadedness;Fainting;Lack of concentration;Blurred vision;Nausea;Cold, clammy, pale skin;Rapid,...
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Nearly one in three Americans has high blood pressure. If you are among them, you know that you can manage the condition with your health care provider's help. In most cases, high blood pressure responds to treatment, but the success of the treatm...
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Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the very real risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Someone...
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Several years ago, the quarterback known as the Comeback Kid found himself in a familiar fix. The numbers looked grim, the clock was ticking and he was a long way from his goal.
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Lee Dresser, M.D., got an interesting e-mail from his dad last year. It was just a chain letter, but it caught his attention because it listed the warning signs of a stroke. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one s...
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Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is a common condition in the United States. It's even more common among African Americans than among other ethnic groups. Nearly 40 percent of non-Hispanic blacks have hypertension. The American Heart...
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A healthy blood pressure level can reduce your risk for many serious diseases and increase your longevity. Reduce saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. A diet full of fat and cholesterol can lead to diabetes and obesity, which are independen...
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Your brain is an amazing organ. Its nerve cells are always sending signals to one another and throughout your body, telling your mouth to form words, your feet to move or your eyes to focus. Numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs, often af...
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Blood pressure checks are a common reason for doctor visits. Yet, for less than the cost of a single appointment, you may be able to purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home. Don't take readings within a half...
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Blood pressure is the force of blood as it moves from the heart through the blood vessels. You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Take readings as often as your doctor instructs. Take each reading at the same time of...
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A quick, painless test measures blood pressure: A rubber cuff is wrapped around your arm and inflated; that compresses an artery in your arm and momentarily stops your blood flow. A technician uses a stethoscope to measure your blood pressure when...
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