“I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’d like to lower it without medications, if I can. What are the best non-drug ways to reduce blood pressure? Is it possible to do this without popping pills?” Read our expert’s response.
Highlights
Get detailed information on a wide variety of heart problems, treatments, tests and medications in our Healthwise Heart Library.
Chest pain: Is it angina, or is it a heart attack? Understand the difference and know when to call 9-1-1.
Does your heartbeat sometimes race, skip a beat, palpitate or flutter? You may have an arrhythmia. Read about these irregular heartbeats.
If you’ve been scheduled for heart surgery or a heart procedure, our online Heart to Heart Web Guide can help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for a healthy recovery.
Do many people with congestive heart failure actually get better? Is recovery possible?” Read our expert’s response.
A recent chain e-mail suggests that coughing can derail a heart attack. It also says that women’s symptoms may include jaw pain and other unusual signs. Is it true? Read what our women’s heart health expert has to say.
Created for people with heart disease, our free HeartWise Living Classes bring in experts to teach you about exercising safely, eating right, managing your medications and other ways to optimize your health.
Get fabulous 30-minute recipes and a page-by-page guide to lowering your risk of heart disease in our free Guide to Heart-Healthy Living.
Schedule a personalized cardiac risk assessment, or give a gift certificate for a Providence Heart-Healthy Exam to someone you love.
“I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’d like to lower it without medications, if I can. What are the best non-drug ways to reduce blood pressure? Is it possible to do this without popping pills?” 
