What is Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)?

Hypertension is brought about by a poor diet, excessive smoking habits, obesity, diabetes, high alcohol intake and lack of exercise. The damage caused to the heart and other internal organs are heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and damage to the eyes.

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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Diet – 5 Foods You Should Consider!

The good news is we can prevent hypertension and beat it by adopting the right high blood pressure diet early on. The ideal hypertension diet will lower blood pressure, lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and even some types of cancer and will help you maintain a healthy weight.

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Control Blood Pressure Naturally

As a patient of high blood pressure I like to mention that Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common form of cardiovascular disease in the world. High blood pressure is a threat because it makes the heart work harder, increasing its oxygen demands and contributing to angina (chest pain related to heart disease).

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The Caffeine-Cholesterol Connection

Investigators have conducted numerous studies on the relationship between coffee, elevated cholesterol and heart disease. Results have been inconclusive, however. Some of these studies show that when it comes to coffee and cholesterol, much depends on how the coffee is prepared, according to Dr. Castelli.

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How is Your Blood Pressure?

What is high blood pressure and why should anyone worry about it? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If this pressure increases and stays high over time, it will damage the body in many ways. High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and many other serious health problems.

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