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High blood pressure may prevent headaches

October 03, 2008
A new study published in the medical journal Neurology has found that people with high blood pressure are less likely to suffer from headaches than people with normal blood pressure. Scientists say the stiff arteries that are associated with the high blood pressure make people less sensitive to pain, and this may be the reason why hypertension patients seem to suffer fewer headaches. But one headache expert cautions that this finding does not mean that people with high blood pressure should avo... Read more »

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  Anxiety does not cause chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Anxiety can, however, cause... Read more »

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Health Guide

Salt and High Blood Pressure
In one word, potassium. Nearly 95% of the high blood pressure in the world is known as primary, essential, or idiopathic hypertension. It is called this because no clear underlying cause can be... Read more »
Avoiding High Blood Pressure
It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Americans has hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. These numbers are cause for much concern. High blood pressure is a major risk factor... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to the HighBloodPressureConnection.comLearning that you or someone you love has high blood pressure can be frightening. Elevated blood pressure can put you at risk for heart disease. If... Read more »
Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
... Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage is type of stroke involving bleeding in the brain caused by high blood pressure. See also: Hemorrhagic stroke Causes, incidence,... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication. It can also be caused by stopping a drug or medication. See also high blood... Read more »

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