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How To Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication

High blood pressure is often caused by an underlying health condition, such as kidney disease, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Other potential causes include smoking, obesity, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle. In some cases, high blood...
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The Top 11 Questions About Digital BP Monitors, Answered

A digital BP monitor is a device that helps measure blood pressure. In recent years, they have become increasingly popular as they provide more accurate readings than traditional monitors. There are many different digital blood...
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Cardiovascular Health: The Connection Between Exercise and Blood Pressure

Exercise is a crucial component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and improving cardiovascular health. Exercise can be done in many different ways; walking, jogging, playing sports, lifting weights at the gym, and more. The important...
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10 Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure Routinely

You may think that you don't need to monitor your blood pressure. However, blood pressure can be a silent killer. Many deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented with better monitoring, and many heart attacks...
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Scary Blood Pressure Reading? Here's What to Do

It can be shocking when you get a high reading, and it can be even more terrifying if the reading is low. When this happens, though, it's essential to know what your next steps should...
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Surprising Things That Make Your Blood Pressure Fluctuate

A portable digital blood pressure monitor is the easiest way to track your blood pressure. It is small enough you can put it in a bag and take it wherever you go. Take it to...
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?