Thursday, September 25, 2008

Get Your Personal Hypertension Report Card

HYPERTENSION NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of September 21

In This Issue:
> A Little Night Noise Raises Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJJ0Ei
> Try Qigong to Lower Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJK0Ej
> Dry Mouth From Hydrochlorothiazide?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJL0Ek

Today's Top Story: Get Your Personal Hypertension Report Card
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJM0El
When it comes to keeping your blood pressure in check, how are you
doing? Answer a few questions for your personal score card.
Also See:
> The 30-Minute Workout
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJN0Em
> Job Strain and Your BP
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJO0En
> 10 Ways to Take Back Your Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJP0Eo

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

A Little Night Noise Raises Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJJ0Ei
How quiet is your sleeping environment? Even a little night noise can
raise your blood pressure,a new study shows.
Also See:
> Simple Steps to Living Healthier
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJQ0Ep
> Get Your Medicare Questions Answered
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJR0Eq

Relax and Lower Your Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJS0Er
What's more soothing than Mozart? Guided relaxation, that's what. And,
a new study shows that this method is successful at lowering blood
pressure. Learn more.
> Also See: Meditation May Ease RA Stress
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJT0Es

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> FAQ About Toni Braxton's Heart Problem
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJU0Et
Study Questions Safety of 2 COPD Drugs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJV0Eu
> Cardiac Arrest Survival Depends on Location
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJW0Ev
> Flaxseed Oil Pills vs. Fish Oil Pills
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJX0Ew
> Pistachios Good for 'Bad' Cholesterol
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJY0Ex

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Try Qigong to Lower Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJK0Ej
Qigong -- pronounced chee gong -- is a practice that involves a series
of postures and slow, circular movements, regulated breathing, and
focused meditation ...and it has been shown to lower high blood
pressure.
Also See:
> Launch Your Fall Exercise Program
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJa0E6
> The 30-Minute No-Excuse Workout
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJN0Em
> Are Men Their Own Worst Enemies?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJb0E7
> 4 Medical Tests That Might Save Your Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJc0E8
> The First 30 Days: Quit Smoking!
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJd0EA

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> What Happens During an Organ Transplant?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJe0EB
> Heart Disease and Diabetes: Don't Be a Statistic
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJf0EC
> Health Check: Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJg0ED
> 7 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJh0EE
>Are You at Risk for Gout?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJi0EF

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Hypertension Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUL80ES

Dry Mouth From Hydrochlorothiazide?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Io0Nec4j0F60BUJL0Ek
This member has been taking hydrochlorothiazide for her high blood
pressure and has been experiencing dry mouth and digestive problems.
She'd like to know if the medicine is causing her symptoms. Read the
post and join in the discussion

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