A recent study showed those dealing with chronic pain had an increase in High Blood Pressure

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM EST

American Heart Association

We talk to Dr. Karen Kennedy on behalf of the American Heart Association.

Based on a study of 200,000 people, results showed an increase in High Blood Pressure for those dealing with chronic pain. We talk to Dr. Karen Kennedy on behalf of the American Heart Association. We talk HBP, how to treat and how to prevent.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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