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VIDEO: Dr. Barnard - What Is The Most Common Hypertension Indicator?

November 6, 2009 - 3:22pm

Dr. Barnard recalls the most common symptom that indicates hypertension (high blood pressure) in women.

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Sleep Apnea and Risks Factors, Part 2

October 16, 2009 - 2:12pm

By Denise DeWitt / EmpowHer Writer

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing up to 30 times an hour while you sleep.

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Stroke -- What You Need To Know By Michael Kasperski, R.N. of Banner Health

October 9, 2009 - 1:46pm

Question: What is a stroke?

Answer: A stroke, brain attack, is a heart attack of the brain, whereby there is a blockage of blood flow to a portion of the brain, de

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Device Not A Cure For Hypertension By Mitchell Ross of Banner Health

October 8, 2009 - 11:45am

Question: I've tried diet and exercise to lower my blood pressure, now my doctor wants to prescribe medication. I'm hoping there is another option.

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High Blood Pressure, How To Reduce The Risk By Mariel Morales of Banner Health

October 8, 2009 - 11:40am

Question: Since high blood pressure runs in my family, how can I reduce my risks?

Answer: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading causes of str

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What Do You Do To Protect Your Heart? By Dr. Shani Saks

June 30, 2009 - 10:40am

What Do You Do To Protect Your Heart?
Since Heart Disease Is the Number One Killer Among women…

For both men and women, the most common factors that contribute to heart disease ar

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What is blood pressure and what you need to know about it? Part 3

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on April 2, 2009 - 9:41am

Here is the final installment for how to treat blood pressure naturally. If you missed the first 2 installments you can review the previous posts.

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What is blood pressure and what you need to know about it? Part 2

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on March 28, 2009 - 2:49pm

When I am working with my patients who have high blood pressure I first take the time to explain what is happening in their body.

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What is blood pressure and what you need to know about it? Part 1

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on March 26, 2009 - 8:14am

1 in 3 Americans has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I spend a good amount of time with patients that have to deal with high blood pressure as part of their health concerns.

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White Coat Syndrome - Why is it happening?

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on March 13, 2009 - 3:00pm

I have several patients that come into my office because they are concerned about white coat syndrome high blood pressure and want to learn how to keep it at a normal level.

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