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Blood Pressure BasicsSee All
 Basic Anatomy of the Heart in Blood Pressure Basics
Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of a fist. ...more
 The Lowdown on Low Blood Pressure in Blood Pressure Basics
Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms. ...more
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 Basic Anatomy of the Heart in Blood Pressure Basics
Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of a fist. ...more
 The Lowdown on Low Blood Pressure in Blood Pressure Basics
Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms. ...more
Eating HealthierSee All
 Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Eating Healthier
My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more
 Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease in Eating Healthier
Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make. ...more
 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Eating Healthier
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Eating Healthier
My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more
 Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease in Eating Healthier
Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make. ...more
 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Eating Healthier
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
Getting ExerciseSee All
 Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Getting Exercise
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
 Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active in Getting Exercise
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 Have a Hearty Workout for Your Heart in Getting Exercise
Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise....more
 Strength Training and Heart Disease in Getting Exercise
If you think that you can't begin a strength-training program because you have heart disease, think again. ...more
 Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Getting Exercise
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more
 Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Getting Exercise
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
 Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active in Getting Exercise
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 Have a Hearty Workout for Your Heart in Getting Exercise
Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise....more
 Strength Training and Heart Disease in Getting Exercise
If you think that you can't begin a strength-training program because you have heart disease, think again. ...more
 Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Getting Exercise
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more
Losing WeightSee All
 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Losing Weight
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Exercise and Eat Smart to Keep the Weight Off in Losing Weight
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser. ...more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Losing Weight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Losing Weight
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Exercise and Eat Smart to Keep the Weight Off in Losing Weight
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser. ...more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Losing Weight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
Managing StressSee All
 Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Managing Stress
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes. ...more
 Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Managing Stress
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes. ...more
Quitting Smoking, Limiting AlcoholSee All
 Alcohol and Older Adults in Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. But alcohol can affect older adults differently. Here's what you should know. ...more
 Alcohol and Older Adults in Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. But alcohol can affect older adults differently. Here's what you should know. ...more
Taking MedicationSee All
 Did You Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine Today? in Taking Medication
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does. ...more
 Tips for Managing Your Medicines in Taking Medication
How many different medicines do you take? Most people with heart failure or other cardiovascular illnesses take several. ...more
 Use Your Medicines Wisely in Taking Medication
Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases. ...more
 Did You Take Your Blood Pressure Medicine Today? in Taking Medication
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does. ...more
 Tips for Managing Your Medicines in Taking Medication
How many different medicines do you take? Most people with heart failure or other cardiovascular illnesses take several. ...more
 Use Your Medicines Wisely in Taking Medication
Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases. ...more
Interactive ToolsSee All
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Target Heart Rate Calculator
Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Medicine Interaction Quiz
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Target Heart Rate Calculator
Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Medicine Interaction Quiz
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more
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