Posted on 08 February 2010.
There are two kinds of people in the United States: those with high blood pressure now and whose with a good chance of getting it someday, the The Los Angeles Times says in a series of stories today about the disease. High blood pressure is a problem because it can lead to stroke, heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness. The L.A. Times report includes basics about high blood pressure, stress reduction tactics, the effects of alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine, and nutrition.
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Feb. 8, 2010, Los Angeles Times, “Blood Pressure: What you can do for yourself”
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