Hypertension, or high blood pressure, usually does not show symptoms. Blood pressure check, along with changes in diet and lifestyle, are therefore important.

Dec 14, 2007 - Catherine Ymbong-Ancheta

About 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. A change in diet can eliminate the symptoms of high blood pressure and help restore normal blood pressure.

Oct 9, 2009 - Loraine R. Degraff

Not to be confused with the blood pressure measured with a cuff on the arm, PHT affects only the arteries that supply the lungs.

Oct 25, 2008 - Barbara Bell

High blood pressure is associated with diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions. It can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

Aug 24, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Learning to control blood pressure naturally can be effective, and prevent being dependent on medications that can have terrible side effects.

Feb 23, 2010 - Erin McDougald-Williams

Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements and how they help your heart and blood pressure.

Feb 8, 2011 - Raechelle Janzen

One of the health benefits of exercise is reduced blood pressure.

Sep 7, 2010 - Biodun Awosusi

One of the most common medical complications during pregnancy, PIH is often managed with bed rest and in some cases, induction of labor.

Feb 18, 2008 - Brenda Lane

What woman isn't interested in reducing her risk of breast cancer? Find out which diet could be best for prevention of breast cancer.

Oct 24, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Veggies have shown powerful anti-cancer properties in the lab. Here's a guide to the best vegetables to include in a cancer prevention diet.

May 1, 2009 - Bridget Coila

A yogurt diet, along with other dairy, is vital for osteoporosis prevention. Dairy contains calcium and other nutrients that promote bone health.

May 16, 2010 - Kimberly Danek

Pulmonary hypertension is a life-changing illness. PH can be unpredictable, and preparing for the unexpected can make a big difference in quality of life.

Mar 14, 2011 - Susan Hettiaratchi

In the management of digestive disorders, the role of a balanced diet cannot be over estimated. Proportion, trace minerals and herbs make all the difference.

Jul 26, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Two easy ways to help to lower blood pressure the natural, drug-free way. Incorporate these into your daily lifestyle and watch the numbers improve.

Jul 21, 2011 - Brenda K. Oswalt

Garlic proffers several health benefits by lowering high blood pressure, reducing blood cholesterol, fighting infections and warding off cancers.

Oct 10, 2010 - Shweta Shah

Research shows that tryptophan in the mother's diet can prevent gestational diabetes. Learn what experts say about other ways to avoid gestational diabetes.

Jan 31, 2011 - Brenda Lane

The most dreaded complication of hepatitis C is liver cancer, but a simple dietary intervention can cut the risk of liver cancer in half.

May 1, 2011 - Robert Rister

Diet can be part of the treatment plan for the prevention or reduction of some types of kidney stones.

Aug 21, 2009 - Denise Reynolds

Prevention is key to breaking the cycle of acne, and these simple and proven techniques are your allies in building clear skin permanently.

May 2, 2012 - Josefine Cole

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the U.S., but it doesn't have to be that way. There are ways to prevent the onset of heart disease.

Apr 7, 2010 - Mark Oehlert