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rajesh

posted 04/05/2008, comment (1)

RAJESH RAJKOT INDIA

I AM FROM INDIA RAJKOT IS MY CITY , MY AGE IS 54, I FOUND SUDDENLY MY B.P IS HIGH 105 LOWER AND HIGH IS 116, I STARTED TO REDUCE BY NOT TAKING THE MEDICIAN, FIRST I CONTROLL SALT INTAKE I STARTED WITH ROCK SALT THEN I REDUCE HEALTHEY FOOD AND STARTED VEGITABLES FRUITES- AND I CHOW 5 LEAVES OF CARRY LEAVES WIDLY AVILABLE IN... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

clueless in Seattle

I am a 47 year old female who as of last friday my Blood Pressure was 160/100. Atenolol was prescribed. Should I be alarmed? I admit that I have no idea how to read those little numbers.

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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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posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)

HealthCare '08!

Hello everyone! The 2008 election is just starting to heat up, and we're bringing the key health issues right to you! Health Central is excited to announce the launch of their new interactive HealthCare08 tool. The site is focused on the upcoming presidential election and each candidate's platform.... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/15/2008, comments (9)

160/100 :(

Hello all, just seeking encouragement in living with HBP. I'm a 42 male and have been on Norvasc 5mg for the past couple of years. My blood pressure as always been 135/80 with the Norvasc. But since Thanksgiving, my blood pressure has been reading high according to my home monitor. I called the doctor and the nurse said it's that time of... Read more Chevron

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