High Blood Pressure for Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life! Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure. Measure your blood pressure properly Develop a successful treatment plan Improve your lifestyle habits Evaluate new drug therapies Find resources and outside support Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether youre at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You ll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.* Measure your blood pressure properly* Develop a successful treatment plan* Improve your lifestyle habits* Evaluate new drug therapies* Find resources and outside support Helps readers determine if they are at risk, reveals what causes blood pressure to rise, and shows how to bring it down to normal levels. This book includes information about accurate measurement of high blood pressure in the office and at home; high blood pressure in minorities; obesity and metabolic syndrome; and enlargement of the heart