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Atrial Fibrillation plus Hypertension Could Equal Stroke

About 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. The biggest cause of strokes is high blood pressure; however, atrial fibrillation is a second. What does this mean for you?
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Relationship Between Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Did you know that high blood pressure usually goes along with diabetes? About two-thirds of people who have diabetes have twice the risk of heart disease as opposed to people who are only dealing with...
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Best Foods to Lower Blood Pressure

There are many risk factors for developing high blood pressure. If you keep an eye on your health, check your blood pressure regularly with a digital blood pressure monitor, and talk to your doctor about...
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Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Physically and Mentally During the Holidays

Are you excited, nervous, or dreading the holidays? If you are like most people, it is probably all of the above. The holidays are a mix of emotions because we are happy to see family...
Blood pressure monitor, pill organizer, and hearing aid on a table – tools used to manage cognitive and cardiovascular health

High Blood Pressure and the Cognitive Risk that Comes With It

Do you have high blood pressure? Are you at risk of developing high blood pressure? Did you know having high blood pressure makes you more at risk for mild cognitive impairment? 
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Things You Should Know When Choosing a Home Blood Pressure Monitor

Did your doctor recently suggest checking your blood pressure regularly? Or do you want to check your blood pressure because you have a strong family history of hypertension? No matter the reason, portable blood pressure...