high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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In the long-term, symptoms can include high blood pressure, joint and muscle pain, headache, abdominal pain, memory issues, mood disorders and reproductive issues, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Stress can also impact digestive functions and weakening the immune system to make individuals more prone to getting sick, eventually leading to long term health problems such, as heart disease high blood pressure and even stroke.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, current guidelines to treat cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure are based primarily on data from men.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Screening and treatment for high blood pressure during pregnancy can reduce this risk.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Stress can also impact digestive functions and weakening the immune system to make individuals more prone to getting sick, eventually leading to long term health problems such, as heart disease high blood pressure and even stroke.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, current guidelines to treat cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure are based primarily on data from men.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Screening and treatment for high blood pressure during pregnancy can reduce this risk.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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