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Practical guides for living well with chronic conditions, written by the Puente Health team.
Hypertension 101: Understanding High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of American adults, yet many people don’t understand what it is or why it matters. This guide will help you understa…
Monitoring Your Blood Pressure: Home Measurement Made Simple
Regular blood pressure monitoring is one of the most important steps you can take to manage hypertension effectively. Home monitoring gives you and your healthcare team valuable in…
The DASH Diet: Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure
When it comes to managing high blood pressure, what you eat matters just as much as the medications you take. The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is specificall…
Exercise as Medicine: Physical Activity for Healthy Blood Pressure
Regular physical activity is one of the most effective non-drug treatments for preventing and managing high blood pressure. Exercise strengthens your heart, helps maintain a health…
Stress and Your Blood Pressure: Effective Management Techniques
The connection between stress and high blood pressure is significant but often overlooked. While stress doesn’t directly cause chronic hypertension, it can lead to temporary …
Lifestyle Habits That Impact Blood Pressure: Beyond Diet and Exercise
While diet and exercise are cornerstones of blood pressure management, several other lifestyle factors significantly influence your numbers. Understanding these additional factors …
Hypertension and Other Health Conditions: Understanding the Connections
High blood pressure rarely exists in isolation. Many people with hypertension also have other health conditions that can complicate management and increase health risks. Understand…
Creating a Blood Pressure-Friendly Environment at Home and Work
Managing hypertension effectively requires more than just medications and doctor visits‚Äîit means creating an environment that supports healthy blood pressure every day. Your surr…
Long-Term Success with Hypertension Management: Staying Motivated
Managing high blood pressure is a lifelong journey that requires consistent effort and attention. While the initial motivation to control your blood pressure might be strong, maint…