Online resources
More information on hypertension is available at these websites recommended by the U.S.News & World Report library:
High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association's high blood pressure page includes a risk calculator, high blood pressure quiz, and online community message boards.
MedlinePlus: High Blood Pressure
MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, maintains this portal of information about hypertension, which includes articles, links, diagrams, research, and organizations of interest to hypertension patients.
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
This site is based on clinical guidelines and research for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and provides practical information on hypertension, including detection, prevention, and treatment.
High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours
This familydoctor.org site is maintained by the American Academy of Family Physicians and contains information on what the numbers mean, causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hypertension.
Consumer Information Center – High Blood Pressure: Treat It for Life
On this site the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provide an overview of the disease, prevention information, special concerns, a sample walking program, and menu ideas and recipes.