Monday, February 13, 2012

Our High Blood Pressure Experts

Expert_badge Lisa Nelson

Lisa Nelson

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Dietician

Quinoa: Another Whole Grain to Promote a Healthy Blood Pressure

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN - wah) has become a hot commodity the past few months according to a National Restaurant Association survey.   What is quinoa?   Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a large plant called Chenoposium quinoa or Goosefoot plant. Quinoa is available in many colors (ivory, pink, red, white, brown,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

What is Pulse Pressure?

What is pulse pressure and why are people talking about it?   Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure. If your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80, for instance, your pulse pressure is 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure of 40 mmHg is normal.     Why does this matter?... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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Cardiology Expert

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 moreChevron
posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Larry Weinrauch

Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

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 moreChevron
Expert_badge Heather Reese

Heather Reese

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Nutrition Expert

Avoiding High Blood Pressure

It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Americans has hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure. These numbers are cause for much concern. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for other serious conditions such as heart failure and stroke, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States.High blood pressure can... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2007, comments (0)|