Blood Pressure Center

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Blood Pressure Center

Ignoring your blood pressure can be dangerous: If it's high, it can literally gouge holes in your arteries over time. And that makes your RealAge dramatically older. So start thinking about your blood pressure today with this action plan:

  1. Know more. About how your body controls your blood pressure.
  2. Understand your risk. This quick quiz reveals how your blood pressure affects your health.
  3. Knock it down. With this low-sodium shopping list and this walking program.
Dr. Roizen: Aim Lower
You know the expression "aim high." When it comes to your blood pressure, you want to do exactly the opposite. You want to aim lower -- because lower readings mean a younger RealAge. And no matter what you are doing to try to control hypertension, chances are good that you could be doing better. Even among people on blood pressure medicine, only about half of them are at their goal level . . . Read More »
BLOOD-PRESSURE- FRIENDLY RECIPES
Grilled Rosemary-Salmon Skewers
Lemon, garlic, and rosemary make these low-sodium skewers a real barbecue treat.

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TIPS FOR BETTER BLOOD PRESSURE
Try these simple tips for healthier numbers:
HEART HEALTH ARTICLES
Making blood-pressure-friendly cooking a true habit. Print and post this cheat sheet on the kitchen fridge . . . Read More »
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