What is Hypertension? A Basic Definition

hypertension \hypertension\ n.
   abnormally high blood pressure; especially, the chronic
   condition associated with persistent high blood pressure.
   [PJC]

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Fri Aug 8

• The Secret Herbal Hypertension Treatment: Oh yes, garlic does help you reduce high blood pressure and completes your list of herbal hypertension treatment.

Thu Aug 7

• Consumer Reports' Ratings of Blood Pressure Monitors and Blood Glucose Meters Show Big Differences in Accuracy and Consistency

Wed Aug 6

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• High Blood Pressure Diet - the DASH diet - written by Dietitians

Mon Aug 4

• Lowering your blood pressure with DASH: Dietary guide based on study in USA
• More calcium may lead to fewer strokes: study - Research - NutraIngredien tsUSA - Food, Beverage & Nutrition - Publications - Decision News Media
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• National Association of Community Health Centers: NACHC helps launch "PEACE of Heart" Campaign to Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities July 02, 2008: Community Health Centers are lining up to support a change in hypertension practice, too.

Sat Aug 2

• Eat your way to less stress - Videos - iVillage Health: VIDEOS
• Blood Pressure Health Center: Blood Pressure Center
• Hypertension artérielle - Hypertension et sport : Une activité sportive est elle compatible ? - BMS france: Les conséquences de l'activit é physique sur la pression artérielle
• Our Products - High Blood Pressure: hypertension, traitement
• UCLA Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension homepage
• que signifie la TA ? - [Archives] Forum Secourisme spécial Croix-Rouge - Forum FS Generation: Hypotension : < 105 et < 60 Valeurs normales : 105-140 et 60-90 Hypertension : marginale entre 140 et 160 entre 90 et 95 légère supérieure...
• Pretitin.com - Time Tested Homeopathic Remedy for Hypertension!

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