high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Weinstein's lawyers have previously said he is beset with health problems, ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to chronic myeloid leukemia (bone marrow cancer).
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May Cause Bone Loss Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism, and may present as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, shakiness, anxiety, weight loss, diarrhea, persistent thirst and itchiness.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Heart disease risk factors include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, along with smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not getting proper exercise and adequate sleep, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Staff and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
May Cause Bone Loss Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism, and may present as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, shakiness, anxiety, weight loss, diarrhea, persistent thirst and itchiness.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Heart disease risk factors include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, along with smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not getting proper exercise and adequate sleep, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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