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    Feb 9, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. 10 things your cardiologist wants you to know

    Sure, you should keep your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But getting there — and staying there — includes a multitude of physical, nutritional and emotional components. Here are cardiologists' top 10 secrets for getting heart healthy in a hurry.
    Sure, you should keep your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But getting there — and staying there — includes a multitude of physical, nutritional and emotional components. Here are cardiologists' top 10 secrets for getting...

    Tags: Medical Research, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Human Body, High Blood Pressure, Massachusetts General Hospital

    2. Jan 27, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  2. Want to be healthier? Then, fall in love

    TribLocal - Evanston
    THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund DEAR CHRIS: Settle a bet I have with my husband. He says love might be a good thing …...
    3. Feb 11, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Small changes, big impact for blood pressure

    What is blood pressure? Blood circulating through the body moves with a certain force - that's your blood pressure. This force can be affected by how strongly the heart is pumping and by the size of the vessels the blood is moving through. Blood moves through large arteries into smaller vessels called arterioles, which can expand and contract. When they expand, blood pressure goes down. When they contract, blood pressure goes up.
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    What is blood pressure? Blood circulating through the body moves with a certain force - that's your blood pressure. This force can be affected by how strongly the heart is pumping and by the size of the vessels the blood is moving through. Blood moves...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Minority Groups, Heart and Circulatory System, African Americans, Social Issues

    4. Mar 1, 2011 | Allentown Morning Call

  4. 3 Enjoyable Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

    Health
    I really created a stir not too long ago when I wrote about a study that found that alcohol makes people angry. Apparently a few people were drinking a beer or two when they read the story, so they responded as expected: with angry comments. I figured I&#...
    5. Jul 22, 2010 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. Can tea improve your blood pressure?

    <b>THE CLAIM:</b> Green tea can help lower blood pressure.
    The New York Times
    THE CLAIM: Green tea can help lower blood pressure. THE FACTS: Few foods have a reputation for soothing stress quite like a hot cup of tea. Green tea, in particular, has been linked to reduced stress and anxiety, and it contains compounds that are...

    Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Health

    6. Feb 15, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  6. Just "Take a Pill"?

    If you've been diagnosed with a heart disease, be prepared to learn a new language: it's called "pharmaceutical speak." Generally speaking, treating most heart ailments involves taking many medications. And with any medication, even the over-the-counter variety, it's important to know the drug's purpose and any potential side effects.
    HealthKey.com contributor
    If you've been diagnosed with a heart disease, be prepared to learn a new language: it's called "pharmaceutical speak." Generally speaking, treating most heart ailments involves taking many medications. And with any medication, even the over-the-counter...

    Tags: Heparin (drug), Heart and Circulatory System, Health, Dizziness, Heart Failure

    7. Jun 1, 2010 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  7. Supplements to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

    <b>DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the dangers of taking over-the-counter supplements? I am on blood pressure medication and have heard that there are some supplements that may interfere.</b>
    Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic
    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the dangers of taking over-the-counter supplements? I am on blood pressure medication and have heard that there are some supplements that may interfere. ANSWER: You've heard correctly. Some supplements should be avoided when...

    Tags: Heart and Circulatory System, Medical Services, High Blood Pressure, Immune System, Health

    8. Mar 4, 2010 |Story| Health Portal

  8. Diet Key to Blood Pressure

    If you're like many Americans, your blood pressure has crept up as you've gotten older. But it doesn't have to. Our lifestyle has an impact on blood pressure; in fact, in parts of the world where people still live as their ancestors did, high blood pressure is rare. Things that contribute to a healthy blood pressure include a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
    McClatchy Newspapers
    If you're like many Americans, your blood pressure has crept up as you've gotten older. But it doesn't have to. Our lifestyle has an impact on blood pressure; in fact, in parts of the world where people still live as their ancestors did, high blood...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Drugs and Medicines, High Blood Pressure, Diets and Dieting

    9. Jan 7, 2009 |Story| Daily Press

  9. ABCs of preventing heart disease, stroke and heart attack

    Sounds simple doesn't it? So why is coronary heart disease the single major cause of death and stroke the No. 3 killer in the U.S.? One reason is undeniably a lack of commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle, according to the American Heart Association....

    Tags: Heart and Circulatory System, Physical Conditions, High Blood Pressure, Health, Heart Failure

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