Understanding the Risk of Stroke

HYPERTENSION NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Thursday, April 9, 2009

In This Issue:
> Insomnia Linked to High Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzi0Eg
> Hypertension in African-Americans
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzj0Eh
> PMS, Your Period, and Hypertension
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzk0Ei
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Understanding
the Risk of Stroke
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzl0Ej
High blood pressure is second only
to age as a major risk factor for
stroke, but it's one you can change.
Also See:
> A Look at Stroke Prevention
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzm0Ek
> Exercise Away Your High BP
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzn0El
> High Cholesterol Risks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzo0Em

HEALTH NEWS & FEATURES

Insomnia Linked to High Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzi0Eg
Researchers say you can add high blood pressure to the list of health
problems linked to lack of sleep.
Also See:
> Kids' Blood Pressure Drug Use Rising
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzp0En
> Plavix May Prevent Strokes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzq0Eo

Hypertension in African-Americans
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzj0Eh
African-Americans develop high blood pressure at younger ages than
others. Read about complications.
Also See:
> High Cholesterol? Get Personalized Advice
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzr0Ep
> See if Your Symptoms Signal Low Testosterone
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzs0Eq

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

PMS, Your Period, and Hypertension
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e6de0Nec4j0F60Bgzk0Ei
This member asks others for feedback about how PMS and menstruation
can affect hypertension.

Read more on the Hypertension Support Group message board.
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Is Your Blood Pressure under Control?
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