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"High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms. Healthy changes can help you lower your blood pressure."

You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Follow these step-by-step directions.

Learn how stress and high blood pressure are related.

Watch this video to learn how lifestyle changes can help you manage your high blood pressure.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.

Watch this to know some tips and strategies for living with high blood pressure.

Watch this to learn about blood pressure and your risks for high blood pressure.

Watch this clip to learn about a blood pressure management plan and what can be included in it.

Watch this video to understand the basics about high blood pressure.

Watch this video to understand how healthy lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure.

Watch this video to learn how to check your blood pressure properly at home.

Watch this video to learn the Dos and Don'ts of taking your blood pressure at home properly.

African Americans are at a higher risk for high blood pressure than other ethnic groups. Read on to learn why, and how making certain lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure.

Understand the health concerns of having high blood pressure and learn several strategies to help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.

Each day that your blood pressure is too high, your chances of having a stroke are increased.

Learn what pressure injuries are, and why hospitalized patients are at risk for developing them.

See the common strategies used in the hospital for preventing pressure injuries.

Learn about some simple steps to controlling hypertension.

Blood thinners or anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots from forming. Your doctor will help you decide which medicine is best for you. Read on to learn more about safely taking blood thinners.

Illustrations to show you how to check your blood sugar.

Watch how a blood clot can threaten your life, when it forms inside of a blood vessel.

To help manage your diabetes, you'll need to check your blood sugar level as directed by your healthcare provider. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels will help you track your blood sugar readings.

Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.

Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.

Learn why monitoring your blood glucose is helpful in your diabetes management, and the parts of a blood glucose record.

Watch this to learn about cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease and ways you can reduce your risk.

Watch this to learn small steps to keep your blood sugar in check.

Learn how diabetes can cause poor blood flow to small vessels throughout your body, and the importance of helping prevent potential blindness and kidney disease.

Watch this video to learn how physical activity and medication can help prevent the development of dangerous blood clots.

Watch how plaque build-up within large blood vessels reduces blood flow to your heart and extremities.

Learn how physical activity can improve your blood glucose levels, your weight, and your overall health.

Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.

Watch this video for a demonstration of how to test your blood glucose levels at home.

Watch this to learn about the DASH Eating Plan.

Listen to a stroke patient's story to learn how he overcame obstacles in his physical and emotional recovery process.

Learn about the connection between your A1c blood test result and your risk for developing the long-term complications of diabetes.

Watch this video to learn the risks for preeclampsia, symptoms, and what you can do to reduce your risk of getting this serious condition.

Watch this video to learn why monitoring your blood glucose and ketone levels at home and keeping regular healthcare visits are important when you have gestational diabetes.

Watch this to learn what time heart attacks most commonly occur.

Watch this video to learn how to add flavor to your meals without using salt.