My MedlinePlus Weekly Newsletter: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure | Personal Protective Equipment | Kawasaki Disease

April 29, 2020

How to Lower Your Blood Pressure The first step to lowering your blood pressure is to know your numbers. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. There are many things you can do to help control your blood pressure.

Connecting for Health Humans are social creatures, and it's important to maintain your relationships with others. Having good social support may help protect you against the harms of stress. Explore connecting remotely using video communication on your computer or phone. Staying connected with friends and family will help improve your mental health. Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood disease that makes the walls of the blood vessels in the body become inflamed. It is not contagious and is mainly treated with medicines. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) creates a barrier between you and germs. It also reduces the chance of touching, being exposed to, and spreading germs. Find out more about PPE. Use Cleaning and Disinfecting Products Safely The products you use for cleaning and disinfecting contain ingredients that can harm you, your family, and the environment. Keep these products in the containers they come in and use them exactly as the label says. Follow label directions or get medical help if you swallow, inhale, or get them on your skin. Learn more about using cleaning products safely and effectively. Healthy Recipes Are you cooking at home more? We've got over 100 healthy recipes to inspire you. Try one (or all) of them!