high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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The 911 call reporting Nancy as missing revealed that the mother of three has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This can lead someone to eat excess calories, causing weight gain, obesity and other medical problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Large studies suggest that people who drink tea regularly have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This can lead someone to eat excess calories, causing weight gain, obesity and other medical problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Large studies suggest that people who drink tea regularly have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and several cancers.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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