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Week of July 13
In This Issue:
> Heard What Cocoa Can Do for Your Blood Pressure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpf0EE
> Women and Stroke: Overlooked Danger
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpg0EF
> Spike in Blood Pressure ... Why?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPph0EG
Today's Top Story: Prehypertension in Young Adults Clogs Arteries
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPqp0EP
Young adults may find it hard to believe: But if their blood pressure
is just a bit higher than normal, they are at greater risk of going on
to develop hardened arteries later in life.
Also See:
> HealthCheck: Assess Your Hypertension
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpj0EI
> Simple Steps to Live Healthier Every Day
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpk0EJ
> The Power of Soy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpl0EK
HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Heard What Cocoa Can Do for Your Blood Pressure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpf0EE
New research shows that cocoa, either in a dark chocolate bar or hot
drinks, may lower blood pressure in overweight adults.
Also See:
> Want to Quit Smoking? Getting Help Works
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpn0EM
More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Hard Exercise Curbs Metabolic Syndrome
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpo0EN
> Obesity No. 1 Children's Heath Issue
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpp0EO
> Kids' Physical Activity Declines by Age 15
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpq0EP
> Heart Screening Advised for High-Risk Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpr0EQ
> Salt Intake Reduction Won't Shake Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPps0ER
EDITOR'S PICKS
Women and Stroke: Overlooked Danger
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpg0EF
Women between ages 45 and 54 are more than twice as likely as men to
have strokes. And at every age, women are more likely than men to wind
up physically and mentally impaired from strokes. So why do doctors
overlook the danger?
Also See:
> Detecting Women's Heart Disease
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpt0ES
> Can Yogurt Lower Your Blood Pressure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpu0ET
> Is Juice Really Good for You?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpv0EU
> Try Figs to Help Your BP
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezwR0Nec4j0F60BPpw0EV
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING
From the Hypertension Support Group message board:
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Spike in Blood Pressure ... Why?
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A member who takes medication for high blood pressure went to the
emergency room for a bladder infection and found her blood pressure
had jumped. She is concerned and wonders if the pain might have cause
the rise in BP. Read her message and respond if you can help.
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