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Preventing high blood pressure: Taking action can help

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A healthy person with normal blood pressure at age 55 has a 90 percent lifetime risk of eventually developing hypertension thus simple lifestyle choices, such eating habit, how active one is, and reducing excess weight, can influence the blood pressure and long-term health. Some measures to keep a safe level of blood pressure are, to maintain a healthy weight, get more physical activity, watch what one eat, reduce stress, and no smoking.

Hypertension, Diet therapy

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Sinus infection: often mistaken for a cold

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A sinus infection, sinusitis, is sometimes mistaken for a cold with symptoms of fever, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat and congestion. Sinusitis may last for weeks, months or years. It may be a harmless irritation or a serious infection of the bones or the brain. The infection is caused by something that blocks sinus drainage or prevents cilia for working property.

Diagnosis

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Sinus surgery: new technique offers relief with less pain, swelling

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A new surgical technique uses an endoscope to clear blockage in a tiny nasal passage. Opening the passage allows fluid to drain from the sinuses and prevents recurring infections.

Surgery, Paranasal sinuses

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