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    The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

    November 19, 2019

    Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke

    Mixed Organic Berries
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    What Is the DASH Diet?

    December 6, 2018

    To help lower your blood pressure, the American Heart Association recommends the DASH diet. So what is the DASH diet, and what do you eat on the DASH diet? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: DASH diet, healthy eating, high blood pressure, hypertension

    What is the DASH Diet and how can it benefit your health?
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    High Blood Pressure and Strokes: How Are They Connected?

    November 28, 2018

    Researchers have known for years that high blood pressure and strokes are connected. Hypertension also increases risk of mini-strokes and brain diseases. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood clot, high blood pressure, hypertension, stroke, transient ischemic attack, UPMC Stroke Institute

    Blood Pressure Machine
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    How Can I Check My Blood Pressure at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide

    February 5, 2018

    Checking your blood pressure isn't just for the doctor's office. Here's a step-by-step guide to checking your blood pressure at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood pressure, cardio, Heart Health, high blood pressure, hypertension, pulse

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    High Cholesterol in Your 30s Is Possible, So Know Your Risks

    January 24, 2018

    Learn about your risk factors for developing high cholesterol and what you can do to lower your chances. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity

    High blood pressure and cholesterol can affect young adults
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    You Need to Know These 5 Heart Health Numbers

    May 27, 2017

    Did you know that five simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart health? Learn your numbers and get on the road toward a healthier lifestyle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, heart disease, hypertension, stroke

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    Find the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment to Feel Rested Again

    May 16, 2015

    Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, it's important to find the best treatment quickly. Find out what doctors prescribe most. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: BPAP, CPAP, diabetes risk, heart attack risk, high blood pressure, hypertension, medical mondays, mild sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, sleep apnea surgery, sleep apnea treatment, stroke risk, surgery

    Learn more about sleep apnea treatment
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    What to Expect During a Sleep Apnea Study

    May 15, 2015

    Snoring and sleepiness are signs of sleep apnea, a condition when you stop breathing in your sleep. A sleep apnea study diagnoses and evaluates the problem Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: hypertension, medical mondays, sleep apnea, sleep apnea study, sleep apnea test, sleep study

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    Am I at Risk for High Blood Pressure?

    December 17, 2013

    Learn more about high blood pressure or hypertension, find out what risks are accompanied by this heart condition, and discover ways to prevent it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, Black American, blood pressure, diabetes, diastolic blood pressure, drink water, exercise, family history, heart-healthy diet, high blood pressure, high sodium diet, hypertension, obesity, pre-hypertension, quit smoking, smoker, systolic blood pressure

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