Conditions: High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can increase disability risk 

In a recent study by the Harvard Medical School, researchers found that disability is more common for people with high blood pressure (HBP) and that regular tasks such as moving objects, walking up and down stairs, and other daily activities are more likely to become difficult as they age....

Cocoa consumption linked to lower blood pressure 

Need a good excuse to eat that chocolate bar hidden in your desk drawer? How about this: Consuming chocolate could lower your blood pressure. A study...

Eat more beans, nuts, and seeds for cardiovascular health 

Trading in bagels for beans may be a heart-smart move, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005,...

How Low Can You Go? 

How Low Can You Go? Meditation, yoga, and healthy foods can help you get a handle on hypertension Hypertension, or persistent high blood pressure, is...

Take The Pressure Off 

Take The Pressure Off High blood pressure has become a serious health concern in this country. An estimated 50 million adults, including more than 50...

So Long, Salt 

Want flavorful foods without added salt? The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), coordinators of the National High Blood Pressure Education...

Syndrome X 

An estimated two-thirds of all Americans have syndrome X. This mysterious-sounding term refers to a cluster of conditions many Americans are familiar...

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