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Hypertension - Hypertension & Stress,Women&Obesity
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Stress and hypertension
You may have been told that you’re “hyper-tense” or have an A-type personality, and that you have hypertension because you’re too wound-up or stressed.
Symptoms of stress versus symptoms of hypertension
Shortness of breath, sweating, dry mouth and flushed features are all symptoms of stress. The symptoms of hypertension on the other hand are, … Well, often there aren’t any.
Hypertension and your weight
All your questions about hypertension and obesity answered.
HRT and high blood pressure
About 5% of women using oral contraceptives develop high blood pressure for reasons which are not clear.
Is it okay to become pregnant if I have hypertension?
If you’re hoping to become pregnant but worried that you or your unborn child may be at risk, here’s some reassuring news.
Little weight loss lowers blood pressure
Researchers have found that middle-aged and overweight people may be able to lower their blood pressure by losing as little as 7 kg in four years.
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