Hypertension Slideshows
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Slideshow: Surprising Things That Raise Your Blood Pressure
Salt, worry, and anger aren't the only things that can raise your blood pressure. Risk factors like loneliness and birth control may also affect blood pressure. See what else can bump your numbers up.
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Slideshow: 13 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
Can you eat your way to lower blood pressure? The DASH diet teaches a way of eating to lower hypertension. These food picks can help you do just that.
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Slideshow: How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Body
High blood pressure puts you at risk for a number of other conditions. Here's what to look out for.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to High Blood Pressure
See inside the arteries where high blood pressure can lurk without outward symptoms. WebMD explains the causes, tests, treatments, and remedies to stop this "silent killer."
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Slideshow: Exercise Tips for Lowering Blood Pressure
Exercise, along with other lifestyle changes and medication, is important to prevent problems with high blood pressure. While starting a fitness routine may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Get easy ideas at WebMD.