Your heart creates pressure in your arteries by pumping blood, forcing the blood to be pushed all the way through your body. Blood pressure is measured in two numbers: Systolic is the top number, measuring pressure when the heart beats; diastolic is the bottom number, measuring pressure when the heart is relaxed, between beats. These
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10 Tips to Help You Manage High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, refers to blood pressure readings of 130/80 of mercury (mm Hg) or higher. The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines, which means you may be one of the millions of Americans who have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure may spike due to factors such as stress
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