About.com Health: Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor One in three American adults has high blood pressure, but half of this group doesn't have it under control. During High Blood Pressure Education Month, learn how to keep tabs on your own blood pressure so you can stay healthy, and prevent major problems like heart attack and stroke down the road. Hypertension Basics Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common medical problems in the developed world--but it often goes undiagnosed. The good news is that it's pretty easy to treat, so be sure you're up to speed on what to know: High Blood Pressure Basics What is Prehypertension? Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Search Related Topics:  hypertension  high blood pressure  A Symptom-less "Silent Killer"? High blood pressure can exist for years without showing any symptoms, causing damage to blood vessels over time that could eventually lead to serious conditions such as heart attack or stroke. To steer clear of this "Silent Killer," be sure to get your blood pressure checked regularly. Hypertension Symptoms: The Silent Killer Diagnosing Hypertension What Is White-Coat Hypertension? Search Related Topics:  measuring blood pressure  blood pressure monitoring  hypertension complications Treating Hypertension Adopting a healthier diet, limiting salt, getting regular exercise and quitting smoking can all help reduce blood pressure, but medications may be necessary if these lifestyle changes alone don't do the trick. How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Seven Rules for Heart Healthy Eating Should Everyone Reduce Salt Intake? Search Related Topics:  hypertension  treating hypertension  Dine the Mediterranean Way for a Healthy Heart Filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, olive oil, fish, nuts, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and red wine, the Mediterranean diet is one of the best out there for your heart. The Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health How To Follow the Mediterranean Diet Video: Foods To Relish (or Avoid) on the Mediterranean Diet Search Related Topics:  mediterranean diet and heart health  diet and heart disease  Related Searches Heart Health Blood Pressure Health Food Diets About Health Health Symptoms Featured Articles Hypertension in Older People Can a Runny Nose Be Caused By a Brain Fluid Leak? Will Caffeine Help or Hurt Your Headache? The Booty Barre Workout Has Arthritis Reshaped Your Personality? Seniors Get Strong With Weight Training   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement