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Week of February 22
In This Issue:
> Strokes Live in Fast Food Neighborhoods
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> Is Combination the Key to Hypertension Control?
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> Is there a Link Between Hypertension & Sleep Apnea?
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Today's Top Story: Getting Fit to Fight Hypertension
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Exercise not only helps prevent hypertension but also will boost the
effectiveness of your blood pressure medication. Here are some
exercise tips to help you lower your blood pressure.
Also See:
> The True Fountain of Youth: Daily Exercise
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> You're Not Too Busy to Exercise
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HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Strokes Live in Fast Food Neighborhoods
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Researchers say that the risk of stroke appears to be higher in
neighborhoods where fast food restaurants abound. Find out why.
More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Smokers Quit for Pets' Sake
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> Robotic Hand Strengthens Stroke Patients' Grip
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTr0Ew
> Stroke Risk May Be Doubled by Early Menopause
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTs0Ex
> Women Often Misread Signs of Stroke
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTt0Ey
EDITOR'S PICKS
Is Combination the Key to Hypertension Control?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTl0Eq
Studies show that many people get better control of blood pressure
with combination treatment than with one drug. Find out if this is
right for you.
Also See:
> 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Hypertension
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTu0Ez
> The BP Medication Decision
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTv0E1
> Hypertension Can Spoil Your Sex Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTw0E2
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> Quit Smoking: Get Tips and the Support You Need
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING
From the Hypertension Support Group message board:
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Is there a Link Between Hypertension & Sleep Apnea?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5kR0Nec4j0F60BeTm0Er
This member says her high blood pressure dropped once she started
using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Do you have sleep apnea or
hypertension? Read the post and join in the discussion.
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