Heart disease - enlarged heart
An enlarged heart is a symptom of an underlying disorder that is causing the heart to work harder than normal. Possible causes include coronary heart disease, cardiac ischaemia, high blood pressure, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, ... [... more]
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Stroke and high blood pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most significant known risk factor for stroke. A person with untreated hypertension is four times more likely to have a stroke. Treatment options for lowering blood pressure include living a healthier ... [... more]
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include ... [... more]
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Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) means that your blood is pumping at a higher pressure than normal through your arteries. This can contribute to a number of diseases including heart attack, kidney failure or stroke. Hypertension usually ... [... more]
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Diabetes type 2 - Better Health Channel.
Diabetes type 2 is a lifestyle disease that is strongly associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain, particularly around the waist (apple shape). Type 2 diabetes may be prevented but it cannot be cured. Type 2 diabetes ... [... more]
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Kidney disease - prevention
Kidney disease risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and age. Early detection and treatment can increase the life of the kidneys. High blood pressure can lead to or be a sign of kidney disease. Exercise, a balanced ... [... more]
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Heart disease - risk factors explained
Coronary heart disease leads to heart attacks. Common risk factors include raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age. Some risks can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle and not ... [... more]
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Anger - how it affects people
Anger is a powerful emotion. Uncontrolled anger may cause increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headaches and trigger fights or abuse. Anger management strategies include regular exercise and learning how to relax. Anger is a powerful ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ... [... more]
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Herbal medicine - Better Health Channel.
Herbal medicine is the use of plants (herbs) to treat disease and enhance wellbeing. Herbal medicine is used to treat a range of disorders including anxiety, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, migraines, ... [... more]
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Massage - Better Health Channel.
Massage has been practiced as a healing tradition in many cultures for thousands of years. Modern studies show that massage can successfully treat a range of disorders, including back pain, anxiety and high blood pressure. Massage is perhaps one ... [... more]
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Salt - Better Health Channel.
Salt is made up of sodium and chloride. It is the main source of sodium in our diet. Sodium helps to regulate the amount of fluid in the body but too much sodium has been linked to high blood pressure. The average Australian eats many times more ... [... more]
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