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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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Just checking up on her maternal health

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Patients blood pressure being checked by doctor

Rethinking Blood Pressure Readings

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Be Aware of Your Blood Pressure

Be Aware of Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can have many serious affects on your body, so check your blood pressure this month and get control of this disease.

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