Facts About Hypertension
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart disease, making the heart overexert itself and contributing to hardening of the arteries.
» What is hypertension?
» AHA guidelines for women
» 60-minutes to a healthier heart

Are You At Risk For Hypertension?
Blood pressure ranging from 120/80 to 139/89 is higher than normal and is considered to be prehypertension.
» Do you have prehypertension?
» Revised blood pressure recommendations
» Blood pressure testing and measurement
» Reducing your risk of hypertension

Managing Your Hypertension
Lifestyle changes are the first line of defense against prehypertension and high blood pressure.
» Keep weight down
» Exercise regularly
» Limit alcohol
» Quit smoking

Start With A Heart Healthy Diet
Follow a healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods.
» Heart of the matter
» Protein rich foods
» Heart healthy cooking

Treatment Options For Hypertension
Along with a healthy diet, most people will need to take medications to control their blood pressure.
» Living with hypertension
» Alternative treatments
» Blood pressure medications

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