Hypertension

  1. 50 foods and drinks to avoid for people with high blood pressure

    Eating certain foods can cause high blood pressure. This in turn can increase a person's risk of health issues. Learn about 50 foods and drinks to…

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  2. What you need to know about hypertension in African Americans

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is more common in African American people than in those of other racial groups. Learn more here.

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  3. What to know about low sodium diets

    A low sodium diet is an eating plan to reduce the amount of salt that a person consumes in their diet. Learn about possible benefits and foods to…

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  4. Essential oils and eczema: Effectiveness, side effects, and more

    Some essential oils have anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects that may positively impact some eczema symptoms.

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  5. Everything you need to know about propranolol

    Learn about propranolol, a beta-blocker. This article looks at how the drug affects the body and the conditions that it can be used to help treat.

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  7. What is labile hypertension?

    Labile hypertension is when a person’s blood pressure frequently fluctuates between normal and high, changing more dramatically than normal.

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  8. What is a normal blood pressure?

    Blood pressure is essential to life because it forces the blood around the body, delivering all the nutrients it needs. Here, we explain how to take…

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  9. Heart beating fast for no reason: Causes and treatments

    A fast heartbeat occurs when a person's heart beats at a higher rate than usual. There are numerous possible causes. Learn more here.

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  10. Everything you need to know about potassium

    Healthy potassium levels support kidney function, moderate blood pressure, bone strength, and muscle mass. Here, learn how much is right and where to…

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  11. Diovan (valsartan)

    Diovan (valsartan) is a prescription tablet used for certain conditions, including high blood pressure. Learn about dosage, generic, side effects, and…

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  12. What does high blood pressure in the morning mean?

    Some people may have abnormally high blood pressure in the morning. Here, learn about its causes and treatment, as well as how to measure blood…

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  13. Aldactone (spironolactone)

    Aldactone (spironolactone) is a prescription tablet used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Learn about side effects…

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  14. Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)

    Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is a prescription drug that treats high blood pressure, angina, and other conditions. Learn about side effects, dosage,

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  15. Does Medicare cover blood pressure monitors?

    Medicare does not cover blood pressure monitors that are for home use. Monitoring by a healthcare professional is covered. Read more here.

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  16. What are PDE5 inhibitors?

    People may take PDE5 inhibitors to manage certain conditions, including erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. Learn more about these drugs…

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  18. Does coffee raise blood pressure?

    Coffee can affect blood pressure in different ways. Learn more about coffee's effects on blood pressure and whether people should be drinking it…

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  19. What can people do to lower diastolic blood pressure?

    There are many different ways to lower high diastolic blood pressure, including lifestyle and dietary changes. Learn more about 17 of them here.

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  20. What do doctors consider to be high blood pressure?

    Some groups of people are more at risk than others of developing high blood pressure. Learn what levels of blood pressure doctors consider to be…

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  21. Brain bleed symptoms and causes

    Find out about the symptoms of a brain bleed and what causes it. We also discuss the diagnosis process, treatment, outlook, and prevention.

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  22. What is the best AFib diet?

    There is no single AFib diet, but diets such as the Mediterranean diet may reduce symptoms, lower risk factors, and promote heart health. Learn more…

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