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Blood pressure chart: What your reading means This blood pressure chart can help you understand what your blood pressure reading means.

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Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection? Stress and high blood pressure — Discover how relaxation and exercise can improve your numbers.

High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges High blood pressure can impact your sex life. Consider potential problems — and solutions.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body High blood pressure can cause other health complications. Find out more about these complications.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers Angiotensin II receptor blockers (angiotensin II inhibitors) treat conditions such as high blood pressure.
Beta blockers Beta blockers treat high blood pressure, glaucoma and migraines. Discover more about these drugs.
Calcium channel blockers Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraines and Raynaud's disease.
Choosing blood pressure medications High blood pressure medications — Here are some options for high blood pressure medications.
Alpha blockers Alpha blockers treat conditions such as high blood pressure and some prostate conditions.
Central-acting agents Central-acting agents, also called central adrenergic inhibitors, treat several conditions, including high blood pressure.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ACE inhibitors treat high blood pressure and other conditions. Discover more about these drugs.
Diuretics Discover how diuretics — sometimes called water pills — treat high blood pressure and other conditions.
Vasodilators Vasodilators treat many conditions, such as high blood pressure.

DASH diet: Tips for dining out The DASH diet doesn't mean you can never eat out. These tips can help you make healthier choices whether you're at a fast-food chain or a fancy restaurant.
DASH diet: Tips for shopping and cooking The DASH diet doesn't have to be difficult. These tips can help you shop and cook according to DASH diet principles.
DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure The DASH diet — Follow this eating approach for better blood pressure and other health benefits.
DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings DASH diet: Use this table of recommended servings to plan meals.
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure Exercise is a drug-free approach to lowering blood pressure. Here are tips on getting started.
Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection? Stress and high blood pressure — Discover how relaxation and exercise can improve your numbers.
10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication You can lower your blood pressure without medication. Try these 10 lifestyle changes.
Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring Discover how to use home blood pressure monitoring to reach your target numbers.

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