5 Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure

HYPERTENSION NEWSLETTER
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Week of February 8

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> Mediterranean Diet Good for More Than Your Heart
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> Cut the Salt, Save Your Life
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> WebMD Member's Blood Pressure Continues to Climb
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Today's Top Story: 5 Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure
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A healthy lifestyle is essential to preventing and treating high blood
pressure, and reducing your risk of heart disease, kidney disease and
stroke. Simple Changes You Can Make
Also See:
> How High Blood Pressure Causes a Stroke
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> 25 Best Foods for Your Heart
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> Join the Fight Against Stroke
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HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Mediterranean Diet Good for More Than Your Heart
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It's been well documented that the Mediterranean diet is good for your
heart, and now researchers say it may preserve your memory, too.
Also See:
> Cholesterol Facts Made Simple
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> High Cholesterol Can Put You at Risk for Nerve Pain
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> Wine and Chocolate: Good for Your Heart
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> New Clue to Why Smokers Age Fast
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> Experts Weigh Risk of Cardiac CT Radiation
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EDITOR'S PICKS

Cut the Salt, Save Your Life
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If you read food labels, don't just focus on saturated or trans fats.
Look at the sodium content too.
Also See:
> Surprising Foods Where Salt Is Hiding
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> Trans Fats and Foods That Contain Them
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Hypertension Support Group message board:
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WebMD Member's Blood Pressure Continues to Climb
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This member has been taking a combination of drugs to control his
hypertension, but recently it climbed up again. How has changing
medications helped you?

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