For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise eating less salt and sodium, as research has shown that people consuming diets of 1,500 mg of sodium had blood pressure lowering benefits. This document offers helpful tips for shopping and planning meals.
Review Date: January 11, 2012
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI
This guide will help you talk to your family about kidney disease and its connection to diabetes and high blood pressure, two leading causes of kidney failure which affects African Americans more than other groups.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) offers free screening for those at risk - anyone 18 years and older with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease. Locate a screening near you.
Review Date: June 21, 2011
National Kidney Foundation
The facts surrounding women and heart disease can be frightening to think about. Take this short, confidential survey about your health and lifestyle to receive tailored information on reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
Office on Women's Health
If you've had a stroke, your risk of having another one is higher than the stroke risk of the average person. Learn what you can do to reduce that risk.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Stroke Association
Enter your blood pressure reading to learn your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, and developing heart failure or kidney disease. Learn how lifestyle changes can lower your blood pressure and health risks.
Review Date: January 11, 2012
American Heart Association
Information about at-home high blood pressure monitoring. Includes what happens during blood pressure testing, how blood pressure readings are taken, which readings are normal and abnormal and choosing the best monitoring equipment for your needs.
Review Date: September 19, 2011
American Heart Association
Try these recipes offered by the American Heart Association's Patient Education program. You won't miss the salt when you taste these dishes.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
American Heart Association
Learn about preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy that can be fatal if not diagnosed and managed.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
Preeclampsia Foundation
Recently diagnosed with preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or other hypertension in pregnancy? Share stories, advice, information and support with other members online.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
Preeclampsia Foundation
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which is also called toxemia or preeclampsia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. The signs of PIH include: high blood pressure, swelling that doesn't go away and large amounts of protein in the urine.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is critical for the prevention of HBP and an indispensable part of managing it. Think of these changes as a "lifestyle prescription" and make every effort to comply with them.
Review Date: August 14, 2012
American Heart Association
In this document, you will meet five people who have high blood pressure and are making changes to control it. Find out about lifestyle choices they are making to improve their heart health and see how they control their high blood pressure.
Review Date: March 05, 2012
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI
Learn how you can reduce the amount of sodium you consume to help lower your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Review Date: April 15, 2011
American Heart Association
High–sodium diets are linked to increased blood pressure and a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Test your sodium smarts by answering these 10 questions about which food products are higher in sodium.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Heart Association
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a balanced eating plan that your family doctor might recommend to help you lower your blood pressure.
Review Date: May 29, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney disease. African Americans have a higher rate of kidney failure than any other group of people. Learn how you can take preventive measures to guard against kidney disease.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program
