high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Her father died at the same age after high blood pressure, diabetes and a stroke.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Poor sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, inflammation, metabolic imbalances, and other cardiovascular issues.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 24 May 2024
Poor oral health is also associated with risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, dementia and adverse birth outcomes, research shows.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Following a vegetarian and vegan diet may lower the risk of developing several health conditions, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Poor sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, inflammation, metabolic imbalances, and other cardiovascular issues.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 24 May 2024
Poor oral health is also associated with risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, dementia and adverse birth outcomes, research shows.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Following a vegetarian and vegan diet may lower the risk of developing several health conditions, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for high blood pressure
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