Prevention and Treatment of High Blood Pressure http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Types-of-Blood-Pressure-Medications_UCM_303247_Article.jsp The American Heart Association provides information on prescription blood pressure medicines, hypertension medications, over-the-counter blood pressure medications. Some common types of blood pressure prescriptions are Diuretics, Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, Calcium channel blockers, Alpha blockers, Alpha-2 Receptor Agonist, Combined alpha and beta-blockers, Central agonists, Peripheral adrenergic inhibitors, Blood vessel dilators, or vasodilators, Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Types-of-Blood-Pressure-Medications_UCM_303247_Article.jsp 2012-04-19T05:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Physical-Activity-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301882_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that regular, moderately-vigorous physical activity is an important element in managing your blood pressure and reducing hypertension. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Physical-Activity-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301882_Article.jsp 2012-04-05T05:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Managing-Blood-Pressure-with-a-Heart-Healthy-Diet_UCM_301879_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains how to manage high blood pressure with a heart-healthy diet. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Managing-Blood-Pressure-with-a-Heart-Healthy-Diet_UCM_301879_Article.jsp 2012-03-21T05:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Processed-Foods-Where-is-all-that-salt-coming-from_UCM_426950_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that a high sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure and how most American's eat too much sodium due to the amount of processed foods eaten. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Processed-Foods-Where-is-all-that-salt-coming-from_UCM_426950_Article.jsp 2012-02-23T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Over-the-Counter-Medications_UCM_303245_Article.jsp Decongestants, sodium and other ingredients in over-the-counter medications can raise blood pressure. Some OTCs may interfere with prescription blood pressure medications. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Over-the-Counter-Medications_UCM_303245_Article.jsp 2012-02-14T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Medications-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301888_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the common high blood pressure medications, hypertension medicines and also helps you mananage medications to lower your blood pressure and learn what over-the-counter medicines can raise your blood pressure. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Medications-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301888_Article.jsp 2012-02-14T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Tobacco-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301886_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains how tobacco affects blood pressure and the benefits of quitting smoking. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Tobacco-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301886_Article.jsp 2012-02-14T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Alcohol-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_303244_Article.jsp The american Heart Association explains how drinking alcohol can raise your blood pressure. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Alcohol-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_303244_Article.jsp 2012-02-13T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Shaking-the-Salt-Habit_UCM_303241_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the sources of sodium and how to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet to help lower high blood pressure and prevent high blood pressure. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Shaking-the-Salt-Habit_UCM_303241_Article.jsp 2012-02-13T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Prevention-Treatment-of-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_002054_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the prevention of high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and the treatment of high blood pressure. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Prevention-Treatment-of-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_002054_Article.jsp 2012-02-10T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Eggplant-with-Roasted-Bell-Pepper-Relish_UCM_435169_Recipe.jsp Eggplant with Roasted Bell Pepper Relish Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Eggplant-with-Roasted-Bell-Pepper-Relish_UCM_435169_Recipe.jsp 2012-01-09T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Four-Onion-Dip_UCM_434652_Recipe.jsp Four-Onion dip recipe Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Four-Onion-Dip_UCM_434652_Recipe.jsp 2012-01-04T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Managing-Prescriptions_UCM_303246_Article.jsp If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may determine that you need prescription medication in addition to lifestyle changes to control your high blood pressure. The American Heart Association offers this advice to help you manage your prescriptions. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Managing-Prescriptions_UCM_303246_Article.jsp 2011-11-22T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Stress-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301883_Article.jsp Does stress cause high blood pressure? The American Heart Association explains the link between hypertension and stress level. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Stress-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301883_Article.jsp 2011-11-21T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Potassium-and-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_303243_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains that for those with hypertension, a diet that includes natural sources of potassium is important in controlling high blood pressure because potassium blunts the effects of sodium. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Potassium-and-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_303243_Article.jsp 2011-11-21T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Sea-Salt-Vs-Table-Salt_UCM_430992_Article.jsp Sea salt has some health benefits – but won’t lower your sodium content one bit. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Sea-Salt-Vs-Table-Salt_UCM_430992_Article.jsp 2011-08-26T05:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Virtual-Snack-Machine_UCM_311410_Article.jsp Pick a snack from our Snack Machine! What would you choose? Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Virtual-Snack-Machine_UCM_311410_Article.jsp 2011-03-02T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Hot-Tub-and-Sauna-Use-and-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301887_Article.jsp The Amerrican Heart Association explains the potentially harmful affects of hot tubs and saunas to people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Hot-Tub-and-Sauna-Use-and-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301887_Article.jsp 2012-02-13T06:00:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Weight-Management-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301884_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains how maintaining a healthy weight may help lower your blood pressure. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Weight-Management-and-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301884_Article.jsp 2012-02-13T06:00:00Z