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One type is called diuretics, often known as “water pills.” These drugs help the body get rid of extra fluid through urine.
A dangerously high blood pressure reading for women is 180/120 mm Hg or higher. Learn more about the health risks and when to ...
Uncontrolled or undetected high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most concerning precursors to heart problems. Because hypertension damages one's arteries and decreases the ...
High blood pressure, smoking, and alcohol. If you smoke or drink a lot of alcohol, now's the time to stop. Your doctor can give you advice about the most effective ways to do that.
High blood pressure can be a sign of another medical issue. But more often, it’s the result of poor lifestyle choices. Your diet could be putting you in jeopardy.
And high blood pressure can be fatal if left untreated. Hypertension is a primary or contributing cause of more than 691,000 deaths in the US in 2021, according to the CDC.