Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly one in three adults in America.  It's a major cause of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S.  In this podcast, Dr. Carma Ayala discusses the importance of controlling blood pressure.

Take the Pressure Off Your Heart (A Cup of Health with CDC)

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For an expectant mother, taking care of her developing baby means taking care of herself, including ensuring that she gets vaccinated. Whooping cough and flu vaccines are routinely recommended during every pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider about when you should get vaccinated.

Shots for Expectant Moms (A Cup of Health with CDC)

Millions of adults are affected by chronic pain, which can limit activities of daily life and also cause anxiety and depression and increase the risk of opioid problems. In this podcast, Dr. Chad Helmick discusses the importance of getting a diagnosis to help guide treatment and several steps that can be taken for pain management.

Living with Pain (A Cup of Health with CDC)

If used and maintained properly, contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the importance of proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.

Don't Sleep with Lenses (A Cup of Health with CDC)

We usually think of hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a problem for adults, but it can begin in childhood. When it does, it can result in serious health problems later in life. In this podcast, Dr. Sandra Jackson discusses the dangers of hypertension in adolescents.

Take the Pressure Off Your Heart (A Cup of Health with CDC)

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