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High Blood Pressure

Nearly 30 percent of Americans suffer from high blood pressure—and many don't even know they have it.

You can often control your blood pressure (and reverse existing damage). Learn how to incorporate supplements and healthier diet and lifestyle choices into your life before it's too late.

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TV Ups Kids’ BP

A new study shows that watching TV for extended periods of time can elevate a child's blood pressure.

Worth Their Salt

Here's 7 artisan varieties of salt that add flavor and a health boost to a range of mealsWorth Their Salt.

Go Bananas

Low dietary potassium has been linked with high blood pressure.

I Heart Garlic

Garlic, specifically a compound called allicin, helps control high blood pressure.

Now Pop This

Poppin’ popcorn increases your intake of whole grains and fiber.

A Sweet Heart Solution

Dark chocolate may lower blood pressure when eaten once a day.

Go Nuts for Heart Health

Soy nuts may work as well as medication to lower hypertension.

Rx: Blow away—HYPERTENSION

Use guided breathing to ward off hypertension.

The Spirit of Gardening

With research demonstrating that simply looking at a garden lowers blood pressure and stimulates relaxation, developing a green thumb might be a wise intention for everyone.

Preeclampsia Early Warning Sign

High blood pressure, fluid retention, and excess protein in the urine all signal the onset of preeclampsia...

The Proverbial Grain of Salt

The Great Salt Debate—about the condiment, not nuclear arms—took a surprising turn last June when the American Medical Association (AMA) issued its new policy stance on sodium.

Tomato Extract Eases Grade-1 Hypertension

With blood pressure levels on the rise for far too many people, finding a drug-free way to keep them down near normal levels has gained increased urgency.

Redefining Hypertension

They may be an important measure of health, but simple blood pressure readings can’t predict who among those with pre-hypertension...

RX-Hypertension

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Association, nearly one-third of Americans suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure).

Soda raises teens’ Blood Pressure

With high blood pressure on the rise among teens and adolescents, researchers are looking for links to diet.

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) exists naturally in mitochondria—the source of energy in cells—and carries electrons involved in energy metabolism.

Is Working Bad for Your Health?

Why are workers at the bottom of the ladder more likely to have heart disease ...

Black Cohosh

(Cimicifuga racemosa) is a traditional Native American herb that has been used for women’s health issues for thousands of years.

Lipoic Acid

Lipoic acid is a cofactor in energy-producing reactions in every cell of the body.

A Shakeup Over Salt

Excessive salt intake is one of the nation's biggest health concerns.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.

This Is Your Wake Up Call

Precursors to hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis don’t have to turn into full-blown disease. Here’s how to stay healthy.

Curbing Childhood Obesity

Has our society super-sized our kids? Learn how parents can halt the creeping epidemic that threatens our kids’ futures.

Spotlight on High Blood Pressure

Drug-free ways to lower blood pressure.

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Can diet reduce high blood pressure?