Links - Hypertension
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20/25		American Heart Association Important heart-related health information and links such as a heart and stroke guide, risk awareness, news, professional resources, Stroke Connection magazine, statistics, research programs, diet and recipes, an exercise guide, arrhythmia and cholesterol. http://www.americanheart.org/
21/25		DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Information regarding a dietary approach to dealing with hypertension. http://dash.bwh.harvard.edu/
20/25		Food and Nutrition Information Center Resource Lists--Nutrition and Hearth Health This web site lists materials at National Agricultural Library and includes books, articles, dietary guidance materials, information for special populations, cookbooks, recipes, and more. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/topics/heart/cardio.htm
23/25		Food and Nutrition Information Center--Heart Health An USDA information center that provides information on cardiovascular disease and nutrition as well as links to other web sites. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000036.html
16/25		How to Prevent High Blood Pressure This site, provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, covers a range of questions about blood pressure. It includes information on how blood pressure can become elevated, how it can be prevented, and what foods can help or hurt. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/prevhbp/
16/25		ISHIB The International Society on Hypertension in Blacks is an organization devoted to improving the health and life expectancy of ethnic populations. This site contains information pertaining to ISHIB facts, research, news, and events. http://www.ishib.org/main/ishib_open.htm
23/25		MEDLINE Plus Health Information Provided is information on hypertension including latest news, information from the NIH, clinical trials, diagnosis and symptoms, disease management, nutrition, prevention/screening, treatment, research and more. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highbloodpressure.html
19/25		National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Designed for both the public and health professionals, this website contains health information, news and press releases, information on resources and funding, and more. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/index.htm
21/25		WebMD Provides information for the healthcare professional and the public about heart disease including exams and tests, treatment, day-to-day living, facts about heart failure and more. http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/heart_disease/default.htm
19/25		Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure Provided is up-to-date information on high blood pressure from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Topics include prevention, detection, treatment, issues for women, and publications. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html

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