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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Blood Pressure Levels

Study: Managing cholesterol, BP lowers heart risks

May 03, 2009
According to new research, people who have suffered a stroke can significantly reduce their odds of a second stroke or a heart attack by controlling their cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Blood Pressure Facts and Myths: A Heart Health Consumer Guide
By HeartHawk , Health Expert

We have heard it all before, "High blood pressure causes heart disease."  The guidelines and... Read more »

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Tackle High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol with Olive Leaf Extract
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...is possible to lower cholesterol as well as high blood pressure levels in patients with... Read more »

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Lower High Blood Pressure with Magnesium
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Magnesium is a critical player in maintaining normal blood pressure levels, as well as muscle... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Anxiety - How to Cope with It
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...for high blood pressure or elevating existing high blood pressure levels.   A stressful... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Diet: Top 4 Foods to Avoid
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...healthy is one of the key elements to obtaining normal blood pressure levels.  Researchers are... Read more »

Health Guide

Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no identifiable cause. Alternative Names Hypertension - essential Causes, incidence, and... Read more »
Hypertension
Hypertension means high blood pressure. This generally means: Systolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 (systolic is the "top" number of your blood pressure... Read more »
Avoiding High Blood Pressure
...physical activity everyday.  Eat a healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can also help control your blood pressure levels. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean proteins, and low... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication. It can also be caused by stopping a drug or medication. See also high blood... Read more »
Hepatic ischemia
... Alternative Names Ischemic hepatitis; Shock liver Symptoms If low blood pressure continues for a long time, the patient may feel weak and lightheaded. However, the... Read more »

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