The Caffeine-Cholesterol Connection

Investigators have conducted numerous studies on the relationship between coffee, elevated cholesterol and heart disease. Results have been inconclusive, however. Some of these studies show that when it comes to coffee and cholesterol, much depends on how the coffee is prepared, according to Dr. Castelli.

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Hypertension and Stroke – The Silent Killers

Stroke is a leading cause of deaths in the United States and the world. The relationship between hypertension and stroke is close. During blood circulation, the process exerts pressure in the arterial walls. Hypertension increases this pressure, even when the person is not doing any strenuous physical activity. This condition is a major cause of other potentially fatal conditions such as heart attack, renal failure and aneurysm.

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Food and Your Blood Pressure

Food is known to have a relationship with the well-being of your blood pressure. This piece is about knowing which foods are a benefit and which are detrimental.

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High Blood Pressure, Potassium and Salt – Is There an Alternative to the Low Salt Diet?

Doctors routinely place patients with high blood pressure or hypertension on a low salt or no salt diet. Is there an alternative? Is salt the only culprit here or is it the relationship between salt and potassium?

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Blood Pressure and Kidney Health Issues Are the Focus of Two New Websites from Mastermind Learning Systems

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) December 13, 2005 — The relationship between blood pressure medications and kidney health will be among the topics covered by two new websites published December 13th by…

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