high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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But two weeks before her due date, Gilliam began to show signs of preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication associated with high blood pressure.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
However, constantly high cortisol levels can increase the risk of high blood pressure, weight gain, trouble sleeping, and a weakened immune system.1
Pairing certain supplements with lifestyle changes may help keep your cortisol levels in check.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Wen: My second piece of advice for keeping healthy is to be sure to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The pills were identified on Friday, Feb. 28, as an unspecified thyroid medication, Tylenol, and high blood pressure medication, diltiazem.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
However, constantly high cortisol levels can increase the risk of high blood pressure, weight gain, trouble sleeping, and a weakened immune system.1
Pairing certain supplements with lifestyle changes may help keep your cortisol levels in check.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Wen: My second piece of advice for keeping healthy is to be sure to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The pills were identified on Friday, Feb. 28, as an unspecified thyroid medication, Tylenol, and high blood pressure medication, diltiazem.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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