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Blood pressure cuff: Does size matter?
Accurate blood pressure readings depend on the proper size blood pressure cuff.
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Losing weight may reduce or end the need for blood pressure medicine.
Blood pressure medications: Can they raise my triglycerides?
Learn which blood pressure medicines might raise triglyceride levels.
Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
Blood pressure: Can it be higher in one arm?
A small difference in blood pressure readings between arms usually isn't a worry. But a large difference can be a warning sign of a health problem.
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Like many body functions, blood pressure has a daily pattern. Find out more.
Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather?
Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter than in the summer. Discover why.
Blood sugar levels can fluctuate for many reasons
Unexplained changes in blood sugar levels can be the result of illness, injury, stress and hormone changes.
Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?
These medications must be taken exactly as directed to prevent blood clots.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
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