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Hypertension Forced Me to Have My Baby Preterm. There Were No Warning Signs.

Being 42 years old, I knew I was at a higher risk for pregnancy complications, but this came out of nowhere and turned my world upside down

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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Preterm Birth

1 baby in 10 is born too soon in the U.S. each year. Is your baby at risk?

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Dr. Nieca Goldberg tells us how we can reduce our risk.

Did You Know There Are Early Warning Signs for Hypertension?

Did You Know There Are Early Warning Signs for Hypertension?

One of the most dangerous things about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is that it can damage a woman's body without even being noticed. Here's what you need to know.

How to Eat to Your Heart’s Content

How to Eat to Your Heart’s Content

Learn how to feed yourself and your family a menu that will make your cardiologist smile.

Got High Blood Pressure? Get Your Flu Shot

Got High Blood Pressure? Get Your Flu Shot

If you have high blood pressure, getting a flu shot could save your life, researchers say.

The Bottom Blood Pressure Number Matters, Too

The Bottom Blood Pressure Number Matters, Too

Yes, you need to make sure you pay attention to the blood pressure bottom number. Here is what you need to know.

Low Blood Pressure May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Beware: Low Blood Pressure May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Medical experts disagree on how low blood pressure should be. It varies based on the individual, and it's important to know the risks and benefits for you.

Work Stress, Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure a Deadly Trio

Work Stress, Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure a Deadly Trio

Job stress, high blood pressure and poor sleep may be a recipe for an early death.

Does Your Family Eat Out a Lot? Watch Your Blood Pressure

Does Your Family Eat Out a Lot? Watch Your Blood Pressure

You know that too much salt contributes to high blood pressure, but you might not realize how easily eating out could put you and your kids at risk.

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Rethinking Blood Pressure Readings

What do blood pressure guidelines mean for you? Learn more.

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Why You Should Eat Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are touted as a superfood that can do all sorts of good things for the body. But, do you know what flaxseeds could do for you?

Insights Into Women and Stroke Risk

Insights Into Women and Stroke Risk

You might be surprised to learn that stroke is the number three killer of women.

Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home? New Guidelines Set Healthy Readings

Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home? New Guidelines Set Healthy Readings

When you're taking your blood pressure at home, a reading of 130 over 80 or above should be considered high

How to Reduce Your Risk for Stroke

How to Reduce Your Risk for Stroke

Being prepared and knowing what to do if someone has a stroke can be lifesaving, especially around  family members who may be at higher risk of stroke.

Home Monitoring Works for Blood Pressure Patients

Home Monitoring Works for Blood Pressure Patients

Home blood pressure monitoring can improve control of high blood pressure and reduce health care costs.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

High blood pressure rarely shows major symptoms, yet it can lead to serious or fatal outcomes like stroke or heart attack. Don't ignore these symptoms.

3 of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55

3 of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55

That's a far higher rate than seen among either white men (55 percent) or white women (40 percent).

Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure

Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure

Researchers found that when a doctor's practice included a pharmacist, patients received more attentive care.

High Blood Pressure in Your 50s May Set Stage for Dementia

High Blood Pressure in Your 50s May Set Stage for Dementia

Elevated blood pressure in your 50s might raise your risk of developing dementia later in life.

Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage

Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage

Young women with elevated blood pressure before pregnancy appear to have a greater risk of miscarriage, even if they haven't been diagnosed with full-blown high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

Don't Count on Healthy Foods to Blunt Salt's Harm

Don't Count on Healthy Foods to Blunt Salt's Harm

An otherwise healthy diet isn't going to offset damage to your heart from too much salt, a new study suggests.

Even Teens Need to Watch High Blood Pressure

Even Teens Need to Watch High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to organ damage—and the risk isn't limited to adults, new research suggests.

Which Healthy Living Habit Best Prevents High Blood Pressure?

Which Healthy Living Habit Best Prevents High Blood Pressure?

You probably already know that certain healthy lifestyle behaviors can reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure, but is any one behavior more important than the others?