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The Veterans Aid & Attendance Special Pension, VeteranAid.org. An excellent website called VeteranAid.org, operated by a not for profit organization, dedicated to helping veterans and their families free of charge to educate themselves about and apply for the VA . . . → Read More: The Veterans Aid & Attendance Special Pension, VeteranAid.org
By Senior Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Pension Benefits, Benefit Fact Sheet on the U.S. Army website, providing additional information on the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit. »View Details
By Senior Editor, on November 10th, 2010
VA’s Aid and Attendance Benefit, Video of ABC News Special Report, posted on YouTube. As part of an ABC Series: Trading Places: Caring for Your Aging Parents, ABC Reported on the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. This is a . . . → Read More: VA’s Aid and Attendance Benefit, Video of ABC News Special Report
By Senior Editor, on November 10th, 2010
How To Apply for the Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit, by the National Care Planning Council, Long Term Care Link. An comprehensive book on how to apply for the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit, complete with copies of . . . → Read More: How To Apply for the Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit
By Senior Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Nine things standing in the way of consumers purchasing long-term care insurance. Ignore this planning at your peril. Long-Term Care Insurance No Longer an Easy Sell – NYTimes.com.
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
Attendance Benefits, CANHR .org, a website of the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform; Long Term Justice and Advocacy, a not for profit organization. Provides helpful and detailed information about the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit (updated as of . . . → Read More: Attendance Benefits
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
Paying for Long-Term Care, Medicare.gov, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Provides links to general information on Veterans benefits that may be available to help provide or pay for long term care for eligible veterans and their survivors. . . . → Read More: Paying for Long-Term Care
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Online Application Forms to apply for Benefits for Veterans & their Families, website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes online application forms and information to apply for benefits including Service Disabled Veterans . . . → Read More: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Online Application Forms
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
Tax Breaks on Medical Care, SmartMoney.com, January 4, 2008. Summarizes the rules on deducting medical expenses on your Federal income tax return (assuming you itemize deductions). Includes the following clarification regarding deductibility of medical expenses you paid for a . . . → Read More: Tax Breaks on Medical Care
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
IRS Tax Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses, Overview of which medical and dental expenses you can deduct and whose expenses you can deduct (which includes your own and those you paid for your dependents). Note the explanation . . . → Read More: IRS Tax Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
To Find Other Federal and State Financial Benefit Programs that may be available to help Elderly Adults Pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs »View Details This is a website developed and maintained by the . . . → Read More: To Find Other Federal and State Financial Benefit Programs…
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
Financial Information For Family And Friends Of People At The End Of Life, Caringinfo.Org, by The National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization. Identifies sources of financial help, and provides financial advice, and links to help you find a financial . . . → Read More: Financial Information For Family And Friends Of People At The End Of Life
By Senior Editor, on November 9th, 2010
Money Tips: Five tips for moving a parent into your home, by Marshall Loeb, Market Watch – February 24, 2008. “(1) Get your legal ducks in a row, (2) Understand the finances, (3) Retrofit your home, (4) Arrange for . . . → Read More: Money Tips: Five tips for moving a parent into your home
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know A 6 page pamphlet by the National Cholesterol Education Program, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More… High Blood Cholesterol; What You Need To Know
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
High Blood Cholesterol, An online tutorial presenting basic information on high blood cholesterol, provided by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH). Read More…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Facts on Cholesterol, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Map with statistics on the percentage of people who had their blood tested for cholesterol by state. >> Read More Facts on Cholesterol
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
According to a study for the Council on Science and Public Health, American Medical Association: “Across populations, the level of blood pressure, the incremental rise in blood pressure with age, and the prevalence of hypertension are directly related to . . . → Read More: AMA urges immediate FDA action to reduce excess salt in food
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
from FightForMore.com, a website started by Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali, based on their experiences in fighting his Parkinson’s Disease. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cleveland Clinic. Tips for caregivers of patients with Parskinson’s Disease, offered by the Cleveland Clinic. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
FightForMore.com, a website started by Lonnie Ali, wife and caregiver to Muhammad Ali, who in conjunction with Parkinson’s Unity Walk and Valeant Pharmaceuticals, founded the Fight For MORE campaign. The campaign is championing the important fight for more resources . . . → Read More: Fight For More Campaign for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and their Caregivers
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cholesterol, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contains information on cholesterol, facts and statistics, and prevention of heart disease. Read More…
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
PatientsLikeMe.com. An online community in which parkinson’s disease patients and their caregivers share detailed medical information about their symptoms, treatments, and experiences, learning from each other. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Website of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, which includes helpful information on all aspects of parkinson’s, including this page on caregiving and family support. >>View Info
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Facts About Healthy Weight, A 4 page pamphlet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: Facts About Healthy Weight
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Educational Supplement # 4 by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Tips and advice for the caregiver of the parkinson’s disease patient. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Educational Supplement # 9 by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Pamphlet with tips on how to cope and manage life with parkinson’s for those with parkinson’s and their caregivers, called a “care partnership” because this progressive and so far uncurable disease so profoundly affects the lives . . . → Read More: The PD Partnership: Tips for People with PD andTheir Care Partners
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Tips and suggestions from patient authors to help caregivers in dealing with the emotional, social, and basic medical issues of caregiving for parkinson’s patients. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cleveland Clinic. Discussion of the important and extensive role of the family caregiver for parkinson’s patients, tips and guidance on how to maintain and improve your caregiving relationship, and some of the unique challenges of caregiving for patients with . . . → Read More: The Role of the Caregiver in Parkinson’s Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Parkinson Foundation. Comprehensive discussion of available treatment options, including a list of commonly prescribed medications and their side effects, protective treatments, experimental treatments, links to organizations and their websites that provide information on ongoing clinical trials and research, . . . → Read More: About Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment Options
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains a good detailed discussion of the treatments of parkinson’s disease, including the several different medications, surgery, and complementary and . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Hope Through Research
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Discussion of the several medications used in the treatment of parkinson’s disease – including both prescription medications and over the counter medications. Includes charts showing for each listed medication, the available doses, initial dosing, side effects, . . . → Read More: Medications
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health. Detailed description of a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms—most commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, . . . → Read More: NINDS Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease Information Page
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
WeMove.org. Summary of nonpharmacologic treatments used to treat symptoms of parkinson’s disease, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, PD-specific voice training programs and training in swallowing, a good diet and bowel regimen to reduce constipation, and others. >>View . . . → Read More: Nonpharmacologic Treatments
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Parkinson Foundation. Discussion of alternative therapies sometimes used, in combination with medications or surgery, the traditional treatments. Alternatives sometimes tried include diet, antioxidants, Ayurveda (an Indian healing practice), yoga, Tai Chi, acupuncture, herbal medicine, message therapy, and others. . . . → Read More: Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Parkinson Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cleveland Clinic. There is yet no cure for parkinson’s disease, but the symptoms can be managed, and usually are managed primarily through medications. This discussion provides an overview of treatment options, including a list of the health care professionals . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
MayoClinic.com. Overview of parkinson’s disease, including its symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical help, tests and diagnosis, and complications, and including a good overall discussion of treatment options for parkinson’s symptoms. These include medications, physical therapy, surgery, . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Parkinson Foundation. A 48 page booklet, providing useful advice and tips on how to handle activities of daily living in a way to allow the parkinson’s patient to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. . . . → Read More: Activities of Daily Living; Practical Pointers for Parkinson’s Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. 36 page booklet providing information on the principles of good nutrition for patients with parkinson’s disease. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation website. Discusses the most important points about proper diet and parkinson’s, including: eat a balanced diet, maintain bone health, maintain bowel regularity, balance medications and food, and adjust nutritional priorities for your situation and stage of . . . → Read More: Nutrition and Parkinson’s; What Matters Most?
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
48 page booklet by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
40 page booklet by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Suggestions for useful equipment for the home and for getting in and out of cars. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
40 page booklet by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Inc. Provides information on the speech, voice and swallowing function related to parkinson’s disease, along with strategies and tools to communicate and swallow effectively and to cope with the speech . . . → Read More: Speaking Effectively; A Strategic Guide for Speaking and Swallowing for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Parkinson’s Disease foundation, Inc. Website with links to additional information on how to cope with Parkinson’s, starting upon diagnosis. Strategies include managing nutrition and medications, participating in daily activities that benefit the symptoms, getting involved in advocacy, clinical trials, . . . → Read More: Living with Parkinson’s; Strategies for Living Well
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by The Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehab Center, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 48 page booklet covering the foundation for fitness, putting it all together, balance, falls and posture, helpful therapies, care partner assisted . . . → Read More: Living with Parkinson’s: Fitness Counts
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Advice from patients who are actually living with parkinson’s disease (PD), on such topics as questions you and your doctor may not have discussed, the emotional aspects of a PD diagnosis: . . . → Read More: Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Website of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Describes the four primary motor symptoms of parkinson’s disease: • resting tremor, • bradykinesia (slow movement), • rigidity, and • impaired balance and coordination. Also provides information on the several secondary motor symptoms . . . → Read More: Understanding Parkinson’s: Symptoms
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
WeMove.org, Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders. Website provides information on parkinson’s disease, including its diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by a physician and technically depends on the presence of at least two of the three major signs: tremor . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
HealthCommunities.com, Neurology Channel. Provides information on the signs and symptoms and diagnosis of parkinson’s disease, with links to other information on this disease. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Movement Disorder Virtual University. Detailed listing of symptoms of parkinson’s disease, grouped by categories as motor, sensory, cognitive, or autonomic, together with links to extensive medical information on parkinson’s written for medical professionals. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains a good detailed discussion of the symptoms of parkinson’s disease and how parkinson’s disease is diagnosed. >> View . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Hope Through Research
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Health Information Library. Overall discussion of parkinson’s disease, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, when to call your doctor, and prognosis. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Movement Disorders Program, Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA. Abstract of a scientific study finding sleep disorders common in two thirds of parkinson’s patients, and reporting that dopamine plays an important role in maintaining wakefulness. This . . . → Read More: Sleep disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease: role of dopamine, epidemiology, and clinical scales of assessment
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
ScienceDaily, January 9, 2008. Doctors know that an impaired sense of smell is an early indicator of Parkinson’s Disease. This article reports on a study underway to determine whether a smell test can determine early if people with no . . . → Read More: Can A Smell Test Predict Parkinson’s Disease?
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
FamilyDoctor.org. Introduction to Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatments, and links to organizations providing more information and resources. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides a good place to start for an overview and links to further information on Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease (also sometimes called Shaking . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
MayoClinic.com. Overview of parkinson’s disease, including its definitions, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatments, including medications, physical therapy, and surgery, lifestyle and home remedies (including healthy eating, walking with care, avoiding falls, and dressing), coping and support, and . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Introductory tutorial on Parkinson’s Disease, what it is, and its symptoms and treatments. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Website with detailed explanations of the medical causes, risks, symptoms, other resembling diseases, diagnosis, prediction or prevention, and treatments of . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Hope Through Research
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
a tutorial on parkinson’s disease by the National Institutes of Health, Senior Health. Defines parkinson’s disease, which affect primarily those over age 60, and discusses the causes of parkinson’s disease, it’s symptoms and diagnosis, research and treatments, and frequently . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease — NIH Senior Health
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Helpguide.org. Provides an overview of Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States, and is most common in people over 60. Includes a good summary of . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 23 page booklet, providing medical information on the brain and basics, what goes wrong in parkinson’s disease, how parkinson’s disease can . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Challenges, Progress & Promise
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. 40 page handbook for parkinson’s disease patients and their families. Includes fairly comprehensive discussions and information on signs and symptoms, cause and etiology, and treatments of parkinson’s disease, as well as social . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease Handbook
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
WeMove.org. Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders. Website provides comprehensive information on parkinson’s disease for patients and caregivers. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Science Daily. A study published in the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology found that depressed people are three times more likely to contract parkinson’s disease than people who are not depressed. It had long been known . . . → Read More: Depressed People More Likely To Develop Parkinson’s
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cleveland Clinic website. Provides an overview of parkinson’s disease, and links to further information on its symptoms, incidence, treatment, medications, counseling, coping advice, including how to prepare your home, cope with constipation, mental disturbance and depression associated with parkinson’s, . . . → Read More: Parkinsons Disease: An Overview
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Useful summary of important medical information: doctor’s contact information, blood pressure medications, history of blood pressure readings, and special instructions, . . . → Read More: Blood Pressure Wallet Card
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Healia Health Guide: Weight Management. These tips will be relevant to caregivers of elderly loved ones with high blood pressure, as one of the most important steps required to control hypertension is to lose excess weight and maintain a . . . → Read More: Tips for Caregivers of People who Need to Control Their Weight
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Johns Hopkins Medical, Health Alerts. Contains helpful information for the hypertension patient required to remain on a low salt diet. This will be useful for the family caregiver of an elderly loved one with high blood pressure ordered to . . . → Read More: Hypertension and Stroke Special Report: Thriving on a Low-Salt Diet
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Website of the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, aimed at detection, prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, with special focus on issues for women. Includes links . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Health Information. 2 page brochure with basic, general information about some types of high blood pressure medication and their uses. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Website of the American Heart Association. Lists and provides medical information on many different blood pressure medications. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
American Heart Association Website. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
10 page booklet by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women’s Health. Lists questions to ask your doctor, along with information on all of the FDA Approved medications for the treatment of high blood pressure (as of . . . → Read More: High Blood Pressure; Medicines to Help You
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, Virtual Mentor, Ethics Journal of the American Medical Association, July 2003, Volume 5, Number 7. Guidelines for the treatment of hypertension. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Consumer Reports: Best Buy Drugs. 20 page paper discussing Consumer Reports’ selection of five ACE Inhibitor type blood pressure medications as “best buy drugs” based on evidence of their effectiveness, safety, dosing convenience, and cost. >> View . . . → Read More: Treating High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease: The ACE Inhibitors Comparing Effectiveness, Safety, and Price
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Consumer Reports: Best Buy Drugs. 18 page paper discussing Consumer Reports’ selection of seven Beta-Blocker type blood pressure medications as “best buy drugs” based on evidence of their effectiveness, safety, dosing convenience, and cost. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Consumer Reports: Best Buy Drugs. 22 page paper discussing Consumer Reports’ selection of four Calcium Channel Blocker type blood pressure medications as “best buy drugs” based on evidence of their effectiveness, safety, dosing convenience, and cost. >> View . . . → Read More: Treating High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease: The Calcium Channel Blockers Comparing Effectiveness, Safety, and Price
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
8 page brochure by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
pamphlet by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute. Lists 8 things you can do to prevent and control high blood pressure. >> View . . . → Read More: Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible; What every midlife and older American should know
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
20 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Explains in some detail the risk factors and consequences of high blood pressure and how to lower . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for high blood pressure in adults. Links to summary of recommendations and supporting documents. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
HealthDayNews article published on Healthfinder.gov, a service of the National Institutes of Health. Recommendations for home monitoring of blood pressure by three major health organizations have been published in a Journal of the AMA. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
ZDNet Health Care, September 22, 2008. Studies show that Grandma was right when she told you to eat less salt and take Vitamin C to keep your blood pressure down. >>View Info
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Aim for a Healthy Weight, A 48 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Overweight increases your risks to the following disease: ■ High blood . . . → Read More: Aim for a Healthy Weight
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cleveland Clinic, Heart and Vascular Institute. Lists 9 strategies you can take to prevent high blood pressure. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by Mike Jennings. >> View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
BusinessWeek, September 17, 2008. A study of seniors found that regularly listening to relaxation tapes or tapes of Mozart music in fact lowered blood pressure. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes list of moderate physical exercises, 5 tips to help you stick with your physical activity . . . → Read More: Move to Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible; Easy Ways to Lower Your Risk Through Physical Activity
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Explains how high blood pressure can be prevented— and lowered—by following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, . . . → Read More: In Brief: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH: the DASH Eating Plan
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Statistics show that African Americans are more likely to develop high blood pressure than any other . . . → Read More: Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible; What Every African American Should Know
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
brochure in both Spanish and English by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Explains the potential consequences of high blood pressure and what you can do to . . . → Read More: ¡Póngase en acción— prevenga la alta presión! (Take Steps— Prevent High Blood Pressure!)
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH. High blood pressure usually presents no symptoms, other than, rarely, head aches. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Website of the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. Explains how high blood pressure is tested and diagnosed, and how you can test your blood pressure on your own. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Mayoclinic.com. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
MayoClinic.com. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Lab Tests Online. Information on the lab test frequently ordered to determine potential underlying causes of hypertension. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
American Thoracic Society Patient Information Series. Pamphlet explaining this method of taking repeat blood pressure readings more accurately than a blood pressure cuff and also taking repeat blood tests. Used in hospitals. >>View Info
By Page Editor, on November 7th, 2010
by Familydoctor.org. How to monitor blood pressure at home, and why it is important to do so. >>View Info
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