Hypertension

Hypertension

High blood pressure (or hypertension) occurs when your heart is working too hard to pump your blood through your blood vessels. Taking action to control your blood pressure may help lower your risk of complications.

High blood pressure (or hypertension) occurs when your heart is working too hard to pump your blood through your blood vessels. Taking action to control your blood pressure may help lower your risk of complications.

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Understanding your condition

Being diagnosed with high blood pressure can be overwhelming. Below are helpful videos and information to help you learn more and better understand high blood pressure.

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Managing your condition

Introducing handouts and videos related to managing your condition

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Healthy living

Developing healthy eating habits, being active and maintaining a healthy weight can help you live well with high blood pressure.

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The Health Enhancement department at Optum offers a Healthier You program. To sign up, click here..

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