Winter Takes Its Toll on Your BP

HYPERTENSION NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of January 11

In This Issue:
> Diabetes? Why Hypertension Control Is So Important
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbka0Ep
> Don't Overlook Hypertension Threat
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkb0Eq
> BP Medication and Side Effects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkc0Er

Today's Top Story: Winter Takes Its Toll on Your BP
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkd0Es
The thermometer isn't the only thing moving this time of year.
According to a new study, blood pressure also makes a move. Get the
details.
Also See:
> Where Is Sodium Hiding?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbke0Et
> The Truth About Coffee
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkf0Eu
> Don't Fall for Food Myths
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkg0Ev

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

> Diabetes? Why Hypertension Control Is So Important
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbka0Ep
> Do You Share Your Mate's Heart Risk?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkh0Ew
> Getting Older, Getting Heavier? Get Moving
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbki0Ex
> Cholesterol Drugs: Who Benefits?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkj0Ey

EDITOR'S PICKS

Don't Overlook Hypertension Threat
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkb0Eq
We may worry about terrorist attacks or economic disaster, but few of
us think high blood pressure is a threat. Yet one in three adults has
high blood pressure; only 61% are under treatment while roughly
two-thirds do not have it under control. Learn what hypertension is
and what you can do about it.
Also See:
> Statins Work on Blood Pressure Too
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkk0Ez
> Take Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkl0E1
> How to Dine Out and Keep It Healthy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkm0E2

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> 8 Top Risk Factors for Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkn0E3
> Get Your Personal Blood Pressure Report
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbko0E4
> Lowering Cholesterol Starts in the Kitchen
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkp0E5

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Hypertension Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkq0E6

BP Medication and Side Effects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4rB0Nec4j0F60Bbkc0Er
This member complains that all of the blood pressure medicines he has
tried cause unpleasant side effects, such as fatigue and loss of sex
drive. Sound familiar? Read more and respond with your words of
wisdom.

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