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Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood.

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High blood pressure is when this force is too high.

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If your blood pressure usually runs high, your health can suffer: heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, dementia.

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Sometimes people have high blood pressure and don’t know it.
That’s why it’s important to see your doctor and know your numbers!

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Take care of yourself!
Move more every day.

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Eat foods that are good for your heart: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean poultry and fish.

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Cut down on bad fats, salt and sugar.