Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Monitor your blood pressure if you have risk factors. Check your pressure at home if you have anxiety. Check your blood pressure in both arms.

Answer: Some factors contribute to the risk of higher blood pressure, which can require closer monitoring. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you may want to consider monitoring your blood pressure at home. Some additional risk factors include pregnancy, smoking, age (older people tend to be at higher risk for high blood pressure), gender (men seem to have more problems with HBP), and race (African-Americans tend to develop HBP more often than other races). Many people who suffer from anxiety get nervous at the doctor's office. This can lead to artificially high blood pressure readings, whereas if you monitored from home your readings would be much lower. This is often called "white coat" hypertension. Alternate arms when checking your blood pressure, rather than always checking it on one side. A normal difference of 5-10 mm Hg exists between the arms, but anything greater than that can suggest circulatory problems. Your doctor may prescribe you medication and will tell you often you need to check your own blood pressure.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make or buy some dumpling skins. Store the dumplings uncooked. Preheat your pan. Serve dumplings warm.

Answer: Either make your own dumpling skins (see the process above) or buy dumpling skins from an Asian market or the ethnic foods aisle of your grocery store. If you are not going to eat all of the dumplings at once, the best way to store them is uncooked, after you have assembled them. Place dumplings on a cookie sheet in the freezer until they are frozen, then transfer them into a large freezer bag or other airtight container. No need to defrost them when you are ready to cook them later. Cook the dumplings in a large non-stick pan that has a lid. Oil the pan and preheat it over medium-high heat. If you have allowed the bottoms of your dumplings to crisp, serve them with the crisped side facing up. Also serve with a dipping sauce or soy sauce.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Rinse and dry the berries as normal. Mix with sugar. Pack the berries into bags or airtight containers. Freeze for up to nine months.

Answer: Sweetening your blackberries before freezing them helps keep the berries' natural color and texture intact through the freezing process. It also makes the berries last longer in the freezer. Freezing sweetened berries requires the same washing process as for unsweetened berries: gently rinse and drain the berries, then allow to air dry or gently pat with a soft towel to remove any moisture. As above, you'll also want to remove any unripe or overripe berries before proceeding, as well as any leaf matter or debris. Next, add your berries to a large mixing bowl and add about 1/2 to 3/4 cups sugar for every quart of berries (as a reminder, one quart is equal to four cups). Mix the berries and sugar thoroughly, but very gently your goal is to coat the berries with sugar, not to mash them into a jam or paste. The sugar should combine with the natural moisture of the berries (along with the juice of any berries that do break) to form a syrupy mixture that should cover the berries. Next, pour the berries into seal-able, airtight plastic containers (like, for instance, Tupperware. Try to fill the containers nearly to their tops leaving about 12 inch (1.3cm) of head space or less is ideal. The less air remaining in the container, the better, but resist the urge to force the berries into a container that's too small for them, as this can crush the berries. You can also use plastic freezer bags as described above, though, with sweetened berries, this can become somewhat messy. There's no need to freeze sweetened blackberries separately, since the sugar helps protect their appearance and texture from the effects of freezing. However, if you especially want separately-frozen berries, you can still use the baking sheet method described above without harming the berries. Sweetened blackberries should last for a minimum of nine months, though some sources say that they can last up to a full year. The sweetened berries can be used like unsweetened berries in a wide variety of baking recipes or enjoyed on their own. However, if using the berries in baking recipes, it's important to remember to take the sugar you added to the berries into account and adjust your recipe accordingly. Because of this point, you may find that it's a wise idea to label your freezing container with a volume of berries in the container and the amount of sugar added along with the date of freezing.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Work with your doctor. Maintain a low sodium diet. Exercise to improve your heart function. Lose weight, if you are obese. Stop smoking.

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You'll need to follow your doctor's recommendations following treatment. Be prompt and consistent when checking in with your primary physician. You'll need to work together to create target goals for your blood pressure. Usually, you're goal will be to get your blood pressure to less than 140/90. Make sure you consume no more than 2,000mg of sodium a day. Too much sodium can increase your blood pressure and put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Make sure you're eating fresh fruits and vegetables and avoiding processed foods. These items can high high sodium contents. Refrain from buying canned goods, since they contain salt in order to preserve the color and to keep the food fresh. If you do purchase canned goods, look for low-sodium or no-salt options. Although activity will be limited until you are out of the hospital, you can resume normal activities and exercise once your blood pressure has stabilized. You can do aerobic (cardio), resistance or weight training, and isometric resistance training. These all work to decrease diastolic and systolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is pressure measuring when your heart contracts while diastolic blood pressure measures the pressure when your heart rests between beats. Adults should exercise a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes a week, according to the Surgeon General. Try to do a moderate-intensity exercise like walking, biking or swimming. If you're obese, your arteries have to work harder to supply your body with blood which raises your blood pressure. Determine your Body Mass Index (BMI) using an online calculator. According to the Centers for Disease Control, if you have a BMI of 30 or higher, you're considered obese. Work to lose weight and reduce your BMI to within the range of 25 and 30. Reduce your caloric intake and exercise regularly. This is the safest way to lose weight. Smoking decreases the amount of oxygen going to your heart, increases your blood pressure and heart rate, increases blood clotting, and damages cells that line your coronary arteries and other blood vessels. If you are a current smoker, you are more prone to high blood pressure, which could possibly lead to malignant hypertension. If you're having difficulty quitting or cutting back, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may be able to offer supplemental medications or counseling to aid in quitting.