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hypertension

Under pressure?

Study: Home monitoring works for people with high blood pressure.

Hormone link suspected in type 2 diabetes

Aldosterone is one potential connection between chronic conditions.

Preeclampsia? Be proactive

Your obstetrician will keep a close eye on your blood pressure during your pregnancy—but there are other signs you can watch for on your own.

7 mistakes that can boost your blood pressure reading

Who knew that a full bladder or being chatty could bump up your numbers?

Find your hidden aneurysm

About 1 in 50 people have an aneurysm lurking in their brain. Take some steps to make sure you're not one of them.

Moving toward a better blood pressure pill

Combining low doses of multiple drugs might work for some.

Here’s your wakeup call

Doctors warn of sleep apnea’s outsized role in aggravating—and in some cases creating—a host of ailments.

Blood pressure up? Try yoga

An hour of zen each day isn't just good for your well-being—it could also prevent and ease hypertension.

Study: Less salt, more life

Consuming a bit more sodium each day may significantly increase your odds of dying early.

Hypertension may lead to dementia

Controlling blood pressure during midlife likely reduces the risk of memory issues in later life.

Nap attacks?

Daytime snoozing may increase the risk of hypertension, but expert says there's more to it than that.