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1 week ago | 
health.com | Angela Lee |Jeffrey S. Lander
adamkaz / Getty Images Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the blood pressure against your arteries is regularly too high, above 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) on a blood pressure reading. Your heart must pump against this pressure to send blood to your body. High blood pressure strains your heart and can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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1 week ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several methods to treat a cyst, including drainage, injection, and lasers, but you should never attempt to remove a cyst yourself due to the risk of injury and infection. Jump to Key Takeaways. Fine needle aspiration involves placing a small needle into a cyst to remove its contents.
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1 week ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
Stress can raise blood pressure and put your heart health at risk. Learning how to manage stress can boost your overall health and may even lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Jump to Key Takeaways. The body's fight-or-flight response can affect the entire body, including your blood pressure. This stress response is the body's reaction to an acute stressor and prepares the body to either face or flee from a threat.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes. In Charcot foot, the bones and joints of the foot become damaged and do not heal properly. Over time, the foot becomes misshapen, and ulcers and serious infections can develop. Charcot foot is caused by nerve damage, often from diabetes or peripheral neuropathy. (damage to nerves not in the brain). Nerves are responsible for sensation, such as pain and temperature.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Hannah Harper |Angela Lee
AzmanL / Getty Images Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of your body). Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic pressure (the top number), which reflects the force when your heart beats, and diastolic pressure (the bottom number), which shows the force when your heart rests between beats.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
High blood pressure management isn't always limited to medications. In addition to their prescribed treatment plan, many individuals explore natural options like herbs and supplements to support their heart health. Jump to Key Takeaways. Calcium deficiency has been linked with high blood pressure. Calcium is an essential element that people often associate with healthy bones, but it is also involved in the regulation of smooth muscles and nerves, including those of the cardiovascular system.
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3 weeks ago | 
health.com | Angela Lee |Jane Kim
Anxiety may cause short-term spikes in blood pressure. Maskot / Getty Images Hypertension (high blood pressure) and anxiety can often exist together. Among the nearly half of adults in the United States who have high blood pressure, about 40% also have anxiety—a rate that's higher than in the general population. In the short term, anxiety can temporarily increase blood pressure by activating your body's fight-or-flight response.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
Fainting (known medically as syncope) is a sudden loss of consciousness and collapse due to temporary lack of blood flow to the brain. Fainting is always an emergency, but the most common conditions that cause fainting are harmless and preventable. If you have ever fainted before, you may be able to recognize some of the signs that you are about to pass out, such as nausea, sweating, and light-headedness. You can then take some steps to avoid passing out.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
The ideal number of days a week to work out depends on your fitness goals. Working out at least three days a week is sufficient for most people. Incorporate both cardiovascular and strengthening exercises into your routine. If you exercise frequently, schedule rest days to allow time for your body to recover and prepare for the next workout. How many days you work out weekly will depend on your fitness goals.
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2 months ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Angela Lee
Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or both blood vessels to the kidneys. The renal arteries bring blood from the heart to the kidneys to help filter waste and remove excess bodily fluid. The kidneys also make hormones to balance salt and fluid levels. Atherosclerosis (a buildup of cholesterol plaque in arteries) is the most common cause of blockages in the renal arteries.
