Exercise lowers blood pressure by making the heart stronger and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels. It can also help lower the risk of heart disease.

Eating heart-healthy foods and taking blood pressure medication may help lower your overall blood pressure over time, including your diastolic blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, a doctor ...

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Green tea contains antioxidants that have been linked to small drops in blood pressure, as well as anti-inflammatory compounds to support heart health.

While some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar may help lower blood pressure, the research is limited and inconclusive, especially since many studies involve animals or have other limitations.

Your blood pressure regularly rises and falls, but if it changes too much within minutes, this may be one of the signs of labile hypertension. Although there’s no exact definition, this is a condition ...

High cholesterol and high blood pressure have a complicated relationship. About 40% of all American adults have high cholesterol, or a total cholesterol number over 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL ...

1 cup of cooked or raw vegetables or fruit 1 cup of 100% fruit juice 2 cups of raw leafy salad greens half a cup of dried fruit For most ages, the USDA recommends consuming around 2 cups of fruit and ...

Berries contain anthocyanins that help blood vessels stay flexible and improve blood flow. Beetroot juice is high in nitrates that become nitric oxide, which helps manage your blood pressure. The DASH ...

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