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American Indian and Alaska Native People: Keep the Harmony Within You - Check Your Blood Pressure   Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent heart disease. This document provides tips to lower your blo... Details > National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health High Blood Pressure (NIA Age Page)   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 Information Center High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. This patient education fact sheet provides basic information about high blood pressure and kidney disease.... Details > National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health 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 Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH 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
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