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Does Your Blood Pressure Fluctuate Widely? Here’s Why You Need to Pay Close Attention
If your blood pressure varies widely, it could be labile hypertension. Our expert explains this condition and what treatments are available to get it under control.
6 Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Meds Aren’t Working
What can doctors do when drugs don’t control your high blood pressure? Our expert explains the options.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women on the Rise
A healthy mom often means a healthy baby. But according to one study, the number of pregnant moms with chronic high blood pressure is on the rise.
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Why Chronic High Blood Pressure Is So Dangerous
Our expert explains why chronic high blood pressure is so bad for your body — and offers tips for lowering yours to an optimal level.
Have High Blood Pressure? Here’s How to Make the Most of Your At-Home Monitoring
If you have hypertension, your doctor might recommend buying a home blood pressure monitor. Use these tips to take and track accurate and helpful measurements at home.
Are Salt Substitutes a Healthy Way to Lower Your Sodium Intake?
When your doctor tells you to cut the sodium in your diet, you may not know where to start. Are salt substitutes a safe option? Find out who should and shouldn’t use them, and how to make meals less salty and more flavorful.
Buying a Home Blood Pressure Monitor? 6 Things You Need to Know
Your doctor says you need a home blood pressure monitor. But you’ve never seen so many choices. Get a heart and hypertension expert’s advice on which features you need – and which you don’t.
Are You Cooking Meat? Higher Temps = Higher BP Risk
A large study finds a link between cooking meat at high temperatures and high blood pressure risk. Here’s what you need to know before firing up the grill or even heating meat in the oven or on the stove.
What Happened When Barbers Helped Black Men With High Blood Pressure
A recent study found that barbers in the African-American community, aided by an on-site pharmacist, helped reduce high blood pressure significantly among their customers.
