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Lisa Nelson

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posted 10/04/2008, comment (1)

Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake

Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl). ... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 09/22/2008, comment (1)

High Blood Pressure Risk Factors: 5 Factors That You Can Control

High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious medical condition that has the potential of causing other life-threatening diseases. Generally, the disease has no symptoms; therefore many people have it for years without knowing it. Within the United States alone, one out of three adults live with the disease simply because they weren't aware of... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 09/15/2008, comment (1)

High Blood Pressure Drugs: Top 3 Effective Treatments

Many people suffer with high blood pressure in America despite the efforts of the American Heart Association's warnings of its potential destruction. Although there are a variety of common risks factors that contribute to its development, Americans do not get their blood pressure checked as often as they should. It is evident, however,... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 09/08/2008, comment (1)

Hypertension in the Elderly: A Growing Population at Risk

In the United States, hypertension in the elderly is very common. Studies show that age plays a major role in the development of high blood pressure. Specifically, 75% of elderly patients, 80 years or older, face a significant risk to become hypertensive. More so, at least 60% of the elderly develop Stage 2 hypertension. Research has proven that... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/01/2008, comment (1)

Stage Two High Blood Pressure: A Hypertension Emergency

In most cases, it is extremely difficult to detect hypertension because it reveals little to no symptoms. Therefore, people are generally unaware that they have been comprised by the disease. When you have reached Stage Two high blood pressure, it is severe and requires immediate medical attention. It is very important that you get into the habit... Read more Chevron

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