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American Heart Association blood pressure calculator | |
AHA: Foods to Reduce Blood Pressure | High potassium, low sodium: apples, bananas, grapefruit, nectarines, orange juice, prunes, watermelon, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cooked cabbage, corn on the cob, eggplant, peas, peppers, potatoes |
NIH High Blood Pressure Guide | |
NIH Causes of High Blood Pressure | High salt intake, high alcohol intake, low potassium intake, low exercise, long-term stress |
AHA High Blood Pressure News | |
Mayo: Social Factors Causing Stress-Related High Blood Pressure | Work stress, relationship stress |
Mayo: Therapeutic Approaches to Blood Pressure Management | Add strength training to workouts; add fresh fruits; avoid softened water for drinking; |
Mayo: High-Potassium Foods to Add to Diet | Papaya, apricots, potatoes, spinach, orange juice, low-fat chocolate milk, bananas |
Mayo: Alcohol and Blood Pressure | Moderate consumption can reduce risk of heart disease and heart attack; more than two drinks per day can raise blood pressure |
Mayo: Blood Pressure Center | Most informative guide of the majors |