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What are the Causes of High Blood Pressure?

A common problem among U.S. adults is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the measure of how forcefully blood pushes against the walls of a blood vessel. High blood pressure is dangerous because...

High Blood Pressure is the Silent Killer

Approximately 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension. Those suffering from high blood pressure often do not experience any signs or symptoms. It is known ...

What Will Happen If High Blood Pressure Is Left Untreated

Everyone knows that high blood pressure, or hypertension is bad for your body. Unfortunately, hypertension can damage your body years before symptoms ever become noticeable. If left untreated, high...

Who’s at Risk of Getting High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects 68 million Americans, and it is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks. Do you have high blood pressure, or are you at risk of getting it? Lear...

Garlic Can Lower Blood Pressure

Recent studies have shown that garlic may be an effective high blood pressure treatment, and could even lower it by up to 10%, but only when it is taken in tablet form rather than as part of a trad...

Meditation Can Lower Blood Pressure

Meditation is a practice that involves clearing the mind of thoughts in order to achieve a state of tranquility, and it is one that is practiced all over the world. Believe it or not, it can be an ...

The Dangers of Pharmaceutical Blood Pressure Drugs

Hypertension occurs when blood pressure in the arteries is above the normal range. This can lead to several conditions such as strokes and even heart attacks. It is crucial to check your blood pres...

Managing/Maintenance of Blood Pressure Levels

Doctors often provide the same answer universally when they are asked, “What is normal blood pressure?” According to most, the preferred average is 120/80, though some will say that anything up to ...

How Can Chocolate Lower Blood Pressure

A diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension) requires dietary and lifestyle changes, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your sweet tooth. Turns out, chocolate can actually help lo...

Becoming a Vegetarian Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

In some cases high blood pressure can be prevented, or treated, with a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, stress reduction, weight-loss and diet. Many people find a vegetarian diet successf...