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What Can I Do About My High Blood Pressure?
If your doctor says you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you might wonder why that matters or how to fix it. It’s normal for your blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays high, you are at greater risk of a stroke or heart attack. Most people can’t feel high blood pressure, so it’s important to check it regularly. The good news is that there are many ways to treat high blood pressure. Losing weight (if needed), eating less sodium, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol may be enough to get your blood pressure under control. If not, you might also need to take pills. Learn more about high blood pressure and how to treat it.
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Take a Stroll for a Healthy Heart
Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure. Check with your doctor first if you have heart problems or you haven’t exercised recently, and start slow if you need to—every little bit helps! Try to get up to 30 minutes a day, five times a week. Ask friends to walk with you, or use a phone app to track your progress. Keep reading for more tips on how to start your walking routine.
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Hearts Need Love, Too!
Your heart is amazing. It sends blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every part of your body! But this all happens behind the scenes without you noticing, so it’s easy to forget your heart needs help to work properly. This means getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a heart-healthy diet, and taking any medicine your doctor has given you. Read on for our complete guide to heart health.
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Heart Attack? Act Fast
If you or someone you know is having a heart attack, acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death. A heart attack might not look like it does on TV. Symptoms include chest pain or pressure, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and feeling lightheaded. There can even be pain in the back, neck, belly, or arms. Or instead of calling it “pain,” some people describe the feeling as “strange,” “squeezing,” or “heaviness.” If you think you or someone else might be having a heart attack, call 911. Heart attacks are scary, but many are preventable. Learn more about how to reduce your risk of a heart attack and what to do if you have one.
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- High blood pressure puts you at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. The good news is that there are many ways to treat it!
[Create a shortened URL to High Blood Pressure on your website. DOCHWID=hw62787] - Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? We’ve got tips on how to start your walking routine.
[Create a shortened URL to Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart on your website. DOCHWID=zp3482] - Your heart is amazing, but it needs your help to work properly. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about heart health.
[Create a shortened URL to Heart and Circulation on your website. DOCHWID=center1021] - Not all heart attacks look like the ones on TV. Learn the symptoms—and what to do if you think you’re having one.
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