For those with high blood pressure, medications that lower blood pressure can help lower the likelihood of developing dementia.
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NCHR’s Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Recommendation Statement Regarding Screening for High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents
We agree that screening should not be recommended without sufficient evidence that it helps prevent negative health outcomes.
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The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet encourages a diet high in fruits and vegetables, moderate in low-fat dairy products, and low in fats. How can the DASH diet help you decrease high blood pressure?
Read More »High Blood Pressure (hypertension): What Is It and How Do You Control It?
High blood pressure is the most commonly diagnosed health problem in this country; it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and death if not detected early and appropriately treated.
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