high blood pressure
nounDefinition of high blood pressure
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Yet science has linked poor slumber with high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, weight gain, mood swings, paranoia, depression and a higher risk of diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and some cancers. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Is lack of sleep ruining your sex life?," 5 Sep. 2019 Yet science has linked poor slumber with high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, weight gain, mood swings, paranoia, depression and a higher risk of diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and some cancers. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Is a lack of sleep ruining your sex life?," 5 Sep. 2019 In the study, researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) used MRIs to scan the brains of hundreds of patients with high blood pressure. — Robert Preidt, CBS News, "Controlling blood pressure may help ward off dementia," 13 Aug. 2019 High sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure, a key contributor to heart disease and stroke. — WSJ, "Too Much Salt Really Is Bad for Your Health," 16 June 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. — al, "Broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck raise questions," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. — Aaron C. Davis, chicagotribune.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck, sources say," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. — Anchorage Daily News, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. — oregonlive.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 14 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'high blood pressure.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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