Hypertension - high blood pressure
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 is a common ... [... more]
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Blood donation
Giving blood is essential for medical services in Australia. Just an hour or so of your time can help to save lives - and not just those of other people. Each time you donate, your blood pressure and haemoglobin levels are checked - allowing you ... [... more]
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Kidney disease - prevention
Kidney disease affects about one in seven Australians. Early detection and treatment can double the life of the kidneys. High blood pressure can lead to or be a sign of kidney disease. Exercise, a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water will ... [... more]
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Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy characterised by high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling of the hands, feet and face. Most women with pre-eclampsia don't have obvious symptoms, so regular antenatal check-ups are ... [... 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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Diabetes type 2 - Better Health Channel.
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease that is strongly associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain, particularly around the waist. Type 2 diabetes is sometimes described as a 'lifestyle disease' because it is more ... [... more]
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Breathing to reduce stress
Shallow, upper chest breathing is part of the typical stress response. By contrast, abdominal breathing soothes the nervous system and encourages a range of health benefits, such as reduced blood pressure. There are many methods for learning ... [... more]
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Heart disease - risk factors explained
Heart disease is common and there are many 'risk factors', or things which contribute to the development of this condition. Common risk factors include, raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history ... [... more]
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Anger - how it affects people
Anger is a powerful emotion. The long term effects of uncontrolled anger include increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headaches. Anger management strategies include regular exercise and learning how to relax. Anger is a powerful emotion. If ... [... 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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Blood pressure explained
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. Blood pressure is not the same all the time; it changes to meet your body's needs. If blood pressure remains high, it can lead to serious ... [... more]
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Hypotension - low blood pressure
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that the pressure of blood as it circulates around the body is lower than normal or lower than expected. Hypotension is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body. Hypotension, or low blood ... [... more]
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