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Balance exercises
Balance exercises can improve your balance and help prevent falls. See how they're done.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
Bladder control: Lifestyle strategies ease problems
Bladder training and avoiding bladder irritants might help with bladder control.
Blocked tear duct
Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.
Blood donation
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Losing weight may reduce or end the need for blood pressure medicine.
Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium
Want to lower your blood pressure? Cut back on sodium in your diet and add more potassium. Sodium increases your blood pressure. Potassium can reduce the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Many fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium, including bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, spinach, peas and tomatoes.
Blood pressure tip: Get off the couch
If you're concerned about your high blood pressure, get moving. Regular moderate- to high- intensity workouts can lower your top blood pressure reading by about 11 mm Hg and the bottom number by about 5. Regular exercise also reduces stress and weight gain, which are known to be bad for your heart health. Need an idea? Try brisk walking for about 30 minutes most days of the week. Talk to your health care provider about starting an exercise program.
Blood pressure tip: Know alcohol limits
Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases blood pressure. Binge drinking can cause large and sudden increases in blood pressure and increase the risk of stroke. If you're a heavy or binge drinker, talk to your health care provider about how to reduce your drinking.
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