http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/DASH+to+Lower+High+Blood+Pressure+Recommends+LSU+AgCenter+Nutritionist.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:27:40 GMT A new eating plan can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering blood pressure. DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension - is rich in low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/DASH+to+Lower+High+Blood+Pressure+Recommends+LSU+AgCenter+Nutritionist.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Control+High+Blood+Pressure+With+Diet.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:06:59 GMT May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Control+High+Blood+Pressure+With+Diet.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Hypertension+Fact+Sheet.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2005 20:32:08 GMT Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Hypertension+Fact+Sheet.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/642A7B99-B010-412F-A63A-247F0C78E610/47973/pub2810cmsimage.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Silent+Killer+Making+Noise.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:31 GMT Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer, because it may cause no symptoms. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder than it should to pump blood. Includes warning signs. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Silent+Killer+Making+Noise.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Nutritionist+Observes+National+High+Blood+Pressure+Education+Month.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:29 GMT May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/health/chronic_diseases/hypertension/Nutritionist+Observes+National+High+Blood+Pressure+Education+Month.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)