Healthy Kidneys

Learn about the kidneys--where they're located, how they filter waste from the blood, and their other roles in keeping the body healthy.

Intimacy and Heart Disease: Communication Tips

To help you listen to each other’s feelings, you might try this “talker and listener” approach. First, one person is the talker and the other is the listener. Then you change roles.

Intimacy and Heart Disease: Your Emotions

If you recently had a heart attack or heart surgery, you may be worried about your love life. This is normal during an illness. But know that you can still enjoy sex. Here is information that can help you understand your feelings and help you work with your partner to rebuild intimacy.

Taking Amlodipine

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It helps relax your blood vessels and can lower your blood pressure and relieve chest pain.

Taking Potassium

Potassium supplements help replace potassium your body as lost. This can happen if you take a water pill (diuretic), or because of a medical condition. Read on for tips on how to take potassium, as well as safety advice.

Taking a Beta-Blocker

Beta-blockers decrease your heart's workload and help it beat more regularly. This can reduce chest pain. It may also lower your blood pressure.

Your High Blood Pressure Risk Factors

Risk factors are things that make you more likely to have a disease or condition. Find out about risks you might have for high blood pressure and which ones you can change.