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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Description of main blood pressure mechanisms
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch022/ch022a.html
This article has a pretty good description of the various aspects of high blood pressure.
Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
What's the healthier oil?
Topic - prescription medication
Q: What is the healthier oil: " Grape Seed Oil " or "Virgin Olive Oil" ?
A: Grape seed oil is polyunsaturated oil while virgin olive oil is monounsaturated oil. In cooking they have different uses. Grapeseed oil holds up better to high heat but olive oil is generally more flavorful. Used in moderation, both can be considered healthy oils. Keep in mind, the way oil is processed makes a difference. An unrefined extra virgin olive oil is better than chemically extracted grape seed oil.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
Topic - Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
(Medical News Today) This article summarizes studies published in the January issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. The first study suggests that the reason why blacks have poorer high blood pressure control than whites is related to insufficient adoption of treatment regimens, not because of differences in education levels, general knowledge of the condition or access to care.
The second study reviewed examines the differences in weight-loss practices between whites and ethnic minorities and lower- and higher-socioeconomic status individuals
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