Blood Pressure
Low-Salt Choices

Low-Salt Choices

Eating salt can make your body retain too much water. Excess water makes your heart work harder. Here are some ideas for low-salt foods you can easily prepare yourself. More
A Workable Guide to Managing Your Blood Pressure
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Blood Pressure Basics
High blood pressure affects nearly one in three Americans. Nearly a third of these people don't know they have it, though.
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Eating Healthier
Making some simple changes to your diet can help you manage your high blood pressure.
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Getting Exercise
Staying active helps you maintain a healthy weight -- and helps keep your blood pressure under control.
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Losing Weight
By trimming your excess pounds, you'll ease the strain on your heart. You also may reduce your blood pressure.
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Managing Stress
People who are under stress often turn to bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking or overeating. These habits can lead to high blood pressure.
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Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
Smoking and heavy drinking make it more likely that you'll develop high blood pressure.
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Taking Medication
If you take medication to control your blood pressure, it's important to follow your doctor's advice carefully.
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Misconceptions About Hypertension
Get started with this informative video introduction to hypertension, including diagnosis and treatment. From the Office of the Surgeon General.
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