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Learn how to prevent and manage high blood pressure below:



 "A Call to Change... Solutions for High Blood Pressure"   High blood pressure, or hypertension, can have serious health implications if it is not treated properly. It can increase your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure, among other serious health conditions. With "A Call to Change... Solutions for High Blood Pressure," we can help you create a personal action plan for managing your high blood pressure.
 High Blood Pressure   Considerations, causes, care, and prevention.
 What Is High Blood Pressure?   Defining high blood pressure.
 Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure   Definition, detection, prevention, treatment, issues for women, and real life examples.
 High blood pressure quiz: Should you be concerned?   If you think you don't need to worry about high blood pressure, think again. You might feel fine, but if you aren't having your blood pressure checked regularly, you might not be aware of what's going on inside your arteries.
 Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs   Blood pressure-lowering drugs can help control blood pressure when appropriate diet and regular physical activity alone have not succeeded.
 High blood pressure quiz: Are you effectively managing your disease?   If you have hypertension, controlling your blood pressure is essential. But are medications enough? Should you jog every day? And what diet is best? Take this quiz to determine if you're on the right track to a healthier blood pressure.
 Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home   Measuring your blood pressure at home and keeping a record of the measurements will show you and your doctor how much your blood pressure changes during the day and is a good way to take part in managing your health.
 Ten Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure   Recommendations for controling high blood pressure.

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