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Understanding High Blood Pressure: Key Facts for Black Communities

28 May 20264 min read0 views

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  • DALLAS, May 28, 2026 - High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don't even know it.
  • That is why the American Heart Association , the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, is sharing tips and information on how to how to keep your blood pressure in check - starting with simple lifestyle changes. "Heart health is intensely personal, and scientific research shows us that one of the most important things you can do to be heart healthy is to manage your blood pressure," said Keith C.
  • Ferdinand, M.D., FAHA, FACC, volunteer co-vice chair of the writing committee for the Association's 2025 high blood pressure guidelines and chair in preventative cardiology at Tulane University School of Medicine. "When you have high blood pressure, it's not just a number on a chart, it's your future at stake; it's your ability to stay present for the people you love.

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AHA News (American Heart Association) published a clinical update in Cardiology on 28 May 2026.

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