Hypertension: Personal Stories

Video: Laughter and High Blood Pressure

A growing body of evidence shows that laughter can reduce stress, stabilize blood pressure, and boost the immune system. And the best part: Fake laughter may be just as good as the real thing. Learn more about how laughter heals.

Video: Laughter and High Blood Pressure

Video: Researchers Try to Help Us Shake the Salt Habit

A kidney transplant means that Mel Mead can't eat salt. People with high blood pressure also need to reduce salt intake, but for many the drive for a salty taste is just too strong. Find out how researchers are trying to crack the code of salt -- and come up with a sodium substitute.

Video: Researchers Try to Help Us Shake the Salt Habit

Video: Get Success Over Stress -- and Lower Your Blood Pressure

Cherylle Bartholomew lost family in Hurricane Katrina but tai chi helped keep her centered throughout the ordeal. Studies show that stress-reducing activities like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing can lower blood sugar, reduce pain and reduce blood pressure. Find out more.

Video: Get Success Over Stress -- and Lower Your Blood Pressure