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High blood pressure affects more than 65 million American adults. That's one out of every three adults. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems like heart disease or stroke. Understanding the nature of your blood pressure and how it responds to the different things your body experiences is key to effectively monitoring it and responsibly controlling it. In this lesson, you will develop the skills necessary to control your blood pressure.This course is based on The Complete Guide to Wellness by two wellness experts, Richard Bellingham, Ed.D. and Barry Cohen, Ph.D., and published in 2001 by HRD Press. Their book is a cumulation of over 20 years of experience in hospitals, wellness centers, and corporations, helping people live healthier, more innovative, and more productive lives. Bellingham and Cohen's approach to wellness is based on the belief that the human being is a system that requires a systematic approach for real change.This course is intended for any employee in an organization who seeks a healthier way of living, learning, and working. Wellness: Introduction and Self-Assessment is a prerequisite.