High Blood Pressure Information
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The diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as a blood pressure greater than 140/90 on two or more occasions.
Keeping a log of your blood pressures to periodically review with you physician can help to assure optimal control.
Lifestyle measures such as a low salt (low sodium) diet, weight reduction, smoking cessation and a regular exercise program can be extremely effective strategies to help control high blood pressure.
Medications are often prescribed to help patients achieve their desired blood pressure goals.
Health Tip
Cut Back Slowly on Caffeine
(HealthDay News) -- Caffeine is a stimulant, and it can cause side effects when you consume too much.
Some people, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says, should restrict caffeine intake to little or none, including pregnant women, and people with ulcers or heart disease.
If you're cutting back on caffeine, the agency recommends doing so slowly to avoid these potential side effects of caffeine withdrawal:
- Irritability.
- Vomiting.
- Drowsiness.
- Headaches.
- Nausea.
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