high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Drinking green tea may lower your blood pressure, with more significant reductions for people with high blood pressure.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
For those who are living with heart conditions — such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure or arrhythmias — Iluyomade recommends taking precautions during the summer months.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Brown had a chromosomal disorder and high blood pressure, and typically avoided energy drinks, his family alleged in court documents.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
Lifestyle approaches can help keep your blood pressure healthy and protect against heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions related to high blood pressure.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
For those who are living with heart conditions — such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure or arrhythmias — Iluyomade recommends taking precautions during the summer months.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Brown had a chromosomal disorder and high blood pressure, and typically avoided energy drinks, his family alleged in court documents.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
Lifestyle approaches can help keep your blood pressure healthy and protect against heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions related to high blood pressure.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for high blood pressure
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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