Did you know that you can lower your blood pressure by getting a good night's sleep, or by meditating?

If you're like most of us, you already take medication for your hypertension, and that's a good thing. Pharmacology seems to work best for high blood pressure, so do keep taking your meds.

That said, it never hurts to help them along a little, especially when doing a few simple things can push your BP down a few points. So let's take a closer look at taking it easy.

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Let's face it: if you take blood pressure medications, it's because you've got a serious cardiovascular problem. Oh, it's a common one, but no less dangerous for all that. Obviously, then, medicines that lower your BP are good for your heart.

But you may be interested to learn that they're even better for your heart than you previously thought.

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For those of us with high BP, working toward a lower blood pressure target is part of our daily struggle toward health. It's always a happy day when you can record a substantial decrease in BP, especially when it starts to edge into the standard range. Goodbye, hypertension! You're on your way!

Now, you'd think that the further down into the standard range you can get your BP, the better off you'd be -- but a recent study suggests it just ain't so.

Heart Healthy Henry here to tell you why, and what you should aim for instead.

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Can The Warm Weather Affect Your Blood Pressure?

Summer is here and new information might be particularly useful for high blood pressure sufferers as the seasons change. A recent study has demonstrated the effect that warm weather has on blood pressure and the findings just may surprise you.

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White Coat Hypertension Explained

White coat hypertension is a condition that not all medical professionals can agree on. Some physicians feel that white coat hypertension is a real and legitimate concern while others feel that you should try to monitor blood pressure in circumstances that mimic everyday life. Below you’ll learn more about white coat hypertension and what you can do about it.

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High Blood Pressure and Whey Proteins

A recent study shows hope that a specific whey protein can help lower blood pressure in individuals suffering from hypertension. Researchers at the University of Minnesota looked at how a 20-gram supplement containing whey protein affected the blood pressure of research participants. The study compared a beneficial modified whey protein and an unmodified whey protein. If you want to know why the results of the study are shining a ray of hope, read on...

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New Study at University of Virginia Can be Valuable if You Want to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Can sitting down lower your blood pressure? A University of Virginia study demonstrated that sitting down can lower your blood pressure. This may very well be good news for the coach potatoes who are worried about their heart health, however, there are some things you need to know.

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High Blood Pressure and Whey Proteins

A recent study shows hope that a specific whey protein can help lower blood pressure in individuals suffering from high blood pressure. Researchers at the University of Minnesota looked at how a 20-gram supplement containing whey protein affected the blood pressure of research participants. The study compared a beneficial modified whey protein and an unmodified whey protein. The results of the study may just surprise you.

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Is High Blood Pressure Hereditary?

There is growing evidence to support the speculation that high blood pressure is, in fact, hereditary. That might be good news for individuals who are concerned about their health but don’t recall any family members afflicted with high blood pressure. It can be unsettling news for individuals who have experienced a close family member or relative struggling to treat high blood pressure and its associated complications.

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