Eating can cause blood pressure to decrease temporarily as the body directs blood flow to the digestive system; this is more likely to affect older adults. Fasting may lower blood pressure, but it ...

High blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, increases your risk of developing many serious health problems. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), high blood pressure can lead ...

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