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By Eileen Bailey

Managing the Holiday Season: Stress, Anxiety and Irritability

During the next few weeks, as the holiday season pushes you to your limits with activities, events and a growing to-do list, the effects of stress mount.

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New High Blood Pressure Slideshows!

We've taken the best articles from across the site and turned them into easy to read, digestible slideshows. Take a look!

Know your body

What is Pulse Pressure?

Learn what pulse pressure is and why are people talking about it. 

Time to get physical!

Lower Blood Pressure this Spring: Prepare for Outdoor Activity

Use this beautiful spring weather to renew your motivation to increase physical activity to promote a lower blood pressure.

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Low Carb Diets May Lower Blood Pressure

A new study published in the January 2010 Archives of Internal Medicine journal compared two diets and evaluated the effects on blood pressure and weight loss.

What's your protein intake?

Protein and Heart Health: How Much Do You Need?

Fat, protein, and carbohydrates are all essential to your overall health.