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6 Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause serious health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. To help spread awareness about the issue, May was designated as High Blood Pressure Education Month. With that in mind, it helps to know a…

Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure and Stroke

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According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition that can be prevented, yet it affects 47 percent of all Americans. It also increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, both of which are leading causes of death in the country. One of the reasons why people may…

May is about High Blood Pressure and Stroke Awareness

Did you know? Because a stroke causes brain tissue to die, (which can lead to brain damage, disability, and death) every minute counts when it comes to stroke. Use this method of noticing (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) “Acting F.A.S.T.”, which can help stroke patients get the treatment they need to survive and reduce damage…

Blood Pressure: How High Is Too High?

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High blood pressure is a condition affecting a third of all Americans. Many don’t even realize they have it. Controlling your blood pressure is critical because the condition can increase the risk for both heart disease and stroke. In fact, increased blood pressure is responsible for more deaths than any other condition in the entire…

Treating High Blood Pressure at Home

Treating High Blood Pressure

Many Americans suffer from high blood pressure (also referred to as “hypertension”). Hypertension is a huge risk factor for heart disease and stroke as well as other dangerous health problems. This means if you have high blood pressure, you need to treat it. Fortunately, there are ways of treating high blood pressure at home.  High…