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What is High Blood Pressure?
If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure you may be wondering exactly what it is and how you can control it. So, let's take a closer look...
Blood pressure measures how strongly blood presses against the walls of your arteries as it is pumped around the body by your heart. This reading goes up and down as the heart pumps. So, as the heart pumps the blood out, the pressure is highest, and when the heart is filling up again ready for the next pump, the blood pressure is at it's lowest.
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Expert & Community Posts
Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure and Women: 4 Issues You Need to Know About
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Foods for High Blood Pressure: 5 Foods that are Essential for a Healthy Eating Plan
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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?
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5 Easy Diet & Lifestyle Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure
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Taking Responsibility for your Weight
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Medications
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