High Blood Pressure for Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) (Paperback)

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New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly

The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!

Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.

• Measure your blood pressure properly

• Develop a successful treatment plan

• Improve your lifestyle habits

• Evaluate new drug therapies

• Find resources and outside support

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New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly

The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!

Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.

• Measure your blood pressure properly

• Develop a successful treatment plan

• Improve your lifestyle habits

• Evaluate new drug therapies

• Find resources and outside support

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470137517
• ISBN-13: 978-0470137512
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #267,497 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of high blood pressure for dummies, February 14, 2008

By	Graenum R. Schiff "Richmond psychiatrist" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: High Blood Pressure for Dummies (Paperback)

I am a 78 year old physician being treated
for hypertension. I found this book to be quite
useful and informative.Because of the knowledge
gained from this book I was able to suggest drug
treatments to my physician.In addition to the drug treatment,
the author recommmends nutritional choices.
My blood pressure is now very well controlled on a
dietary regime and prescribed medications that cost me
ten cents a day.
well controlled on a product that costs me ten cents a day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Never read a bad "dummies" book, May 10, 2009

By	Lisa L. Gifford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: High Blood Pressure for Dummies (Paperback)

I have to say I am a huge fan of the for "dummies" books. They are easy to read & understand. Always a safe buy if you ask me.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars just a ok book, April 29, 2008

By	Thomas P. Mcauliffe (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book is just ok to read, but some of the information in here goes way beyond the average layman or "dummy".It is somewhat useful and informative but not greatly so.There is nothing wrong with this book, just nothing that great about it.