BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure conditions can affect other bodily systems and functions, and in some cases can lead to an enlarged heart, a leading cause of heart disease. Learn about preventing, diagnosing and treating blood pressure conditions.

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  • Don't light up. Quit smoking, and you’ll cut your risk of heart disease by 50 percent in one year.
  • Drink wine – but just one glass! Moderate amounts of red and white wine may prevent heart disease.
  • Big hearts really do exist. But they're a risk factor for heart disease, not a sign of generosity.
  • Say Namaste. Yoga can help reduce irregular heartbeats.
  • Eat less than 2,000 mg of sodium per day. A high salt diet raises the risk of heart disease.

SYMPTOM CHECKER

DISEASES A-Z

Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.

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