High Blood Pressure - All People Who Are Interested In "heart disease"

Allison Bush

posted 08/20/2008, comment (1)

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Suffers Apparent Aneurysm

Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 58, suffered an apparent aneurysm Tuesday night that caused her to lose consciousness while driving, reported Politico. UPDATE: Reports confirm that Tubbs Jones died Wednesday. What's an aneurysm? Read "Aneurysms: What are They and Why Do They Occur?" According to reports, police pulled over Tubbs... Read more Chevron

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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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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater than ever. About a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight. As the prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood obesity contributes to many of the adult risk... Read more Chevron

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Larry Weinrauch

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

So you enjoy smoking do you?

Some people don't really enjoy the taste of their food. They like cleaning their curtains and clothing more than other people do. Some people even enjoy the little holes that the ash burns on their trousers. Perhaps you don't mind if someone flicks their ashes into the wind and they get into your eye. Maybe you even enjoy going into a... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/12/2007, comments (0)

Salt: Limit your intake for better heart health

I love to cook, but unfortunately I don't always have the time when I'm working. However, now that I'm on maternity leave, I have been able to cook up some yummy dinners for my family, as long as my newborn cooperates. When I do cook, I love to season my meals, but I rarely use salt. I'm glad, because apparently... Read more Chevron

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