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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - Chicago Tribune Article
One of our customers found this article in the Chicago Tribune earlier this month
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Wasting goodies
Verna Noel Jones
October 9, 2005
Some 40 to 50 percent of all food produced in the United States is never eaten. Yet about...
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What are the causes of having a low pulse rate?
Topic - prescription medication
Q: What are the causes of having a low pulse rate? A: A low pulse rate can be a sign of being in good physical condition. Well trained athletes typically have lower pulse rates than their counterparts whose idea of activity is clicking the remote control. Certain heart conditions and endocrine disorders may result in a low pulse. Medications can also keep your heart from beating faster. It is wise to get a low pulse rate evaluated by your doctor.
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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure
(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly". Read more
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