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A woman has her blood pressure measured by a nurse.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in adults that can lead to major health problems like a heart attack or stroke. It’s often caused by obesity, inactivity, stress, and foods high in fat and salt. With proper diet, exercise, or medication, hypertension is a manageable condition.

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Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk

Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk

SUNDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- People whose systolic blood pressure -- the upper number in their reading -- is different in their left and right arms may be suffering from a vascular disease tha...

 
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