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| According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one-third of these people don't know they have it. In fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is often called the "silent killer." The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked.
Get the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a heart-healthier life. Find out how you can reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring by a healthcare provider and simple lifestyle changes, even if you have high blood pressure. TAKE THE TEST TO SEE HOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE RATE: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3027275 Know your blood pressure. Have it checked regularly. Know what your weight should be. Keep it at or below that level. Don't use too much salt in cooking or at meals. Avoid salty foods. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain high-fiber foods according to American Heart Association recommendations. Control alcohol intake. Don't have more than one drink a day if you're a woman or two a day if you're a man. Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Don't run out of pills even for a single day. Keep appointments with the doctor. Follow your doctor's advice about physical activity. Make certain your parents, brothers, sisters and children have their blood pressure checked regularly. Live a normal life in every other way. |
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