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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard … This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high …
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… Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in … early. Infections that aren't treated can raise your risk for a high blood sugar emergency. Take your medicines …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in … Infections that aren't treated can raise your child's risk for a high blood sugar emergency. Give your child's …
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… High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Actionset Overview The DASH diet focuses on foods that are high in calcium, potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients … goal is to lower your blood pressure and lower your risk of health problems caused by high blood pressure. Your …
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… High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: … promoting general health and treating conditions, such as high cholesterol. A dietitian can evaluate your diet and … to find one in your area. High Cholesterol Weight Management Current as of: …
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… Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview … cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or three relatives who have had these cancers, your chances may be even higher. If you have a family history of these cancers, it …
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… High Blood Pressure: Taking Medicines Properly Actionset … Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid … Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview … and stroke. Your risk of heart disease and stroke is higher after menopause. This higher risk isn't completely understood. But cholesterol, …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, … Vietnamese This resource includes steps to reduce a baby’s risk of developing food allergy. It is intended for babies … 12 months of age and is eating a variety of foods that are high in iron. Additional resources For information and …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview Related … In the past, combination birth control pills contained a higher dose of estrogen. The higher dose increased the risk of DVT and PE. Now the …
