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  1. Blood pressure

    Healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.

  2. Blood pressure (low) - hypotension

    Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.

  3. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

  4. Salt

    Too much sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure and many other health conditions.

  5. Stroke risk and prevention

    Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  6. Fainting

    Common causes of fainting include heat, pain, distress, the sight of blood, anxiety and hyperventilating.

  7. Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension

    Postural hypotension is the lightheaded feeling you may get if you leap out of bed very quickly.

  8. Kidney disease

    Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well.

  9. Pregnancy - preeclampsia

    There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.

  10. Kidneys - age-related problems

    Early detection of kidney disease and good management can increase the life of your kidneys.

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