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Q: Can getting angry and talking too much increase BP?
A: It is hard to know what you mean by talking too much. Non-stop chatter can drive others crazy and elevate their blood pressure but is probably lowering stress and pressure in the chatterer. Blood pressure...
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Q: My legs and arms feel tingly for a few seconds and then it goes away. I notice it upon waking up in the morning most often. Could this have anything to do with my fluctuating BP?
A: Transient leg and arm tingling could be a...
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Q: My BP is actually lower in the morning and higher before bedtime. I though it is supposed to be highest in the morning. What is going on?
A: Blood pressure is not constant throughout the day. Because of the circadian rhythm of our bodies, there...
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Q: I’ve noticed that my BP increases after I spend time on the computer. What is the relationship between computer use and hypertension?
A: Without having more information about you, I am unable to answer this question. There are too many factors involved. If an activity...
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Q: Will using the RESPeRATE cause palpitations?
A: Effortless breathing exercises such as those guided by the RESPeRATE should not cause your heart to beat abnormally. If you are experiencing heart palpitations or feel your heart is beating stronger than normal, you might be putting too...
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Q: Is high blood pressure passed down from your parents? My father has high blood pressure and has had 2 strokes and 1 heart attack. Am I at a high risk too?
A: Yes. A family history of high blood pressure and heart disease increases an...
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Q: How does having long term high blood pressure affect the eyes?
A: Long term uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the eyes and lead to loss of vision. With good control of blood pressure, some of the damage may not be...
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Q: I recently had a stroke. How can I keep my blood pressure normal? What is normal anyway? Can RESPeRATE help me now?
A: The RESPeRATE may help, however, it was not tested after a stroke in its clinical trials. Only your personal doctor knows your...
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Q: Can high blood pressure cause heart palpitations?
A: High blood pressure may be associated with palpitations or irregular heartbeats. The type of irregularity and specific cause can vary. All irregular heartbeats should be evaluated by a physician.
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Q: Would RESPeRATE help my mom lower the risk of higher blood pressure and the occurrences of the mini strokes?
A: RESPeRATE can help your mom and anyone else interested in lowering their blood pressure. Reducing high blood pressure can decrease the risk of a stroke,...
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