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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - Proper Use of RESPeRATE
Hi folks,
I have been using the RESPeRate for about six weeks but something had been nagging me. I had the feeling that maybe I wasnt using it properly. So I called the customer service line and spoke to Alisa, a very nice lady. She had me read to...
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Drugs and weight gain
Topic - Medication Interactions
Q: I'm taking a beta blocker (toporol) for high blood pressure. I've gained 10 pounds even though I watch my calories. Is it true that some drugs cause weight gain?
A: Some drugs can cause weight gain. This is more typically a problem with antidepressants. You should advise your doctor about your weight gain.
For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
Women's Heart Rate Helps Detect Health Risks
Topic - Women's Heart Rate Helps Detect Health Risks
(Reuters) Measuring a woman's heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease, giving doctors a simple, inexpensive way to monitor health risks, researchers said on Wednesday.
The study published in the British Medical Journal showed that postmenopausal women who had the highest resting heart rate were 26 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease than those with the lowest rates.
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