How to Combat High Blood Pressure - Associated Content

The Negative Effects of High Sodium on African Americans

midwestgirl — Wed, 10 May 2006 07:49:00 EDT

The U.S. diet of high sodium affects many Americans, but especially African Americans who have a higher rate of hypertension (high blood pressure) and an increase in getting colon cancer.

Source: midwestgirl
Published: May 10, 2006

Preeclampsia: Signs and Symptoms, One Mother's Story

Kaye Siders — Wed, 03 May 2006 08:41:00 EDT

Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition affecting 5-8% of women who are pregnant or who recently had a baby. The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery of the baby. Here is my story of preeclampsia.

Source: Kaye Siders
Published: May 03, 2006

Fight Heart Disease with Affordable Prescription Drugs from Canada

Cassie Brill — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:18:00 EDT

The high cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused many senior citizens on a limited budget to not be able to afford their heart disease medication. Affordable prescription medication from Canada could solve their problem.

Source: Cassie Brill
Published: Apr 11, 2006

Rheos: A "Pacemaker" to Lower High Blood Pressure

Mark Whittington — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EDT

A medical device that can lower high blood pressure is undergoing Phase 2 human trials that could eventually save hypertension patients lives and allow them to live normally.

Source: Mark Whittington
Published: Jan 31, 2006

Viagra for Babies with Pulmonary Hypertension

sandra bell — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:06:00 EDT

Viagra appears to have a used other than preventing erectile disfunction. One early study and off label attempts show early promise of Viagra to be effective in treating babies with pulmonary hypertension.

Source: sandra bell
Published: Nov 01, 2005

Fighting Back: Controlling Your Blood Pressure

Sheryl Nantus — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:43:00 EDT

Being diagnosed with hypertension or high blood pressure isn't a death sentence - check out these tips on how to help bring your pressure down and take control of your life!

Source: Sheryl Nantus
Published: Apr 13, 2005

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

Sherry Holetzky — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 15:15:00 EDT

If you have bouts of lightheadedness or have frequent headaches or nosebleeds, you may have high blood pressure. Consult your physician and have your pressure checked right away.

Source: Sherry Holetzky
Published: Apr 07, 2005