Blood Pressure Testing and Measurement
Information about at-home high blood pressure monitoring. Includes what happens during blood pressure testing, how blood pressure readings are taken, which readings are normal and abnormal and choosin... Details >
American Heart Association |
Facts About the DASH Diet
The DASH Diet is based on findings from the "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension," a clinical study that found that elevated blood pressure levels can be reduced with an eating plan low in total f... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Folate intake lowers women's risk of high blood pressure
Young women who consume more than 800 micrograms (ug) of folate per day can reduce their risk of developing high blood pressure by almost a third compared to those who consume less than 200 ug/day.... Details >
American Heart Association |
High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association provides this site as a service to the general public. Users can get general information about high blood pressure risks, prevention and management.... Details >
American Heart Association |
High Blood Pressure: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
Also available in: Spanish
You can have high blood pressure (HBP) and still feel just fine. That’s because HBP does not cause symptoms. But, HBP (sometimes called hypertension) is a major health problem. If not treated, it can ... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Pulmonary Hypertension Support Groups
An online listing of national and international pulmonary hypertension support groups provided as a service to patients and their families by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.... Details >
Pulmonary Hypertension Association |
Questions To Ask Your Doctor If You Have High Blood Pressure
Questions you should ask if your doctor prescribes a drug to treat your blood pressure.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Take Steps--Prevent High Blood Pressure
Also available in: Spanish
This publication is part of a set of booklets that present key steps that Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-si... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Tips for Reducing Sodium in Your Diet
Written specifically for persons with high blood pressure, following these tips will help you to reduce salt and sodium in your diet.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Tips On How To Make Healthier Meals
These tips were written specifically for persons with high blood pressure but may be used by anyone who would like to improve their eating habits. The topics covered include: choosing foods low in sat... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
