Salt-related Hypertension linked to Temp
(Web Page)
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May 5th, 2011
Salt raises blood pressure because it makes it harder for the cardiovascular system to juggle blood pressure and body temperature, U.S. researchers say.
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New Study Finds Eye Exams First to Detect Chronic Diseases
(Web Page)
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May 5th, 2011
A new study released today shows that eye exams are often the first to detect chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
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Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
An easy to read 20 page booklet from NIDDK, updated in 2008. Too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems.
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Good Fats Bad Fats
(pdf)
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Feb 3rd, 2011
Easy to read handout from "Learning About Diabetes" that illustrating transfats, saturated fats and healthier fats.
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Nutrition Fact Sheets - for Patients
(Web Page)
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Feb 3rd, 2011
Eat Right nutrition tip sheets provide practical food and nutrition guidance for healthy eating. These educational handouts are written by ADA staff registered dietitians.
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Dietary Guidelines
(Web Page)
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Feb 2nd, 2011
Overview and resources on all dietary, sodium, fiber and other guidelines. It includes links to heart healthy recipes and more.
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Healthy Eating - VNAA Resource
(Web Page)
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Feb 2nd, 2011
Tips for ways to eat healthy.
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Don't Salt It Herb and Spice It
(pdf)
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Feb 1st, 2011
One page handout on recommended spices for common dinner dishes as substitutes for salt.
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USDA and HHS New Dietary Guidelines (Jan. 29, 2011)
(Web Page)
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Feb 1st, 2011
New Guidelines To Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic
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Six Major Food Companies Join National Salt Reduction Initiative
(Web Page)
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Nov 30th, 2010
Six leading food companies have joined the National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI).
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Guidelines and Ideas for Low Sodium Diets
(Web Page)
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Oct 26th, 2010
Patients can use this to come up with ideas on what to eat and what foods are low in sodium.
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Sodium (Salt) Food Charts
(Web Page)
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Oct 26th, 2010
Information on sodium intake and sodium food charts.
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Why Should I Limit Sodium?
(pdf)
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Oct 25th, 2010
Importance of limiting your salt intake.
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How to Monitor Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Weight? (Level 2)
(pdf)
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Oct 25th, 2010
Downloadable and printable sheet on how high cholesteral, blood pressure and weight are major risk factors for heart disease, hypertension and stoke.
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Heart 360 (Level 2)
(Web Page)
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Oct 25th, 2010
Record health data with online trackers, access information and resources on how to be heart healthy and more.
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Spice Up Your Life! Eat Less Salt and Sodium - Level 1
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Information on reducing salt and sodium in your diet, descriptions of low sodium foods and more.
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Food Charts - Level 3
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
The food composition charts list values for all significant nutrients in many foods
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Information on Sodium - Level 3
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Includes information on sodium intake, food charts and more
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Information on Potassium - Level 3
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Information on potassium intake, potassium food charts and more
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Lifestyle and Risk Reduction - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Tools available for download concerning nutrition, exercise and warning signs, etc.
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Follow Your Treatment Plan and Deal with Your Symptoms - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Patient booklet that discusses how to follow a treatment plan and monitor symptoms.
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How to Follow a Low Sodium Diet - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Patient booklet explaining what a low sodium diet entails and tips for how to follow this diet
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Reading Food Labels - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Defines food labels and terms
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Understanding Diet Terms - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Discusses fat and sodium and where you get them; why too much is unhealthy; and what the recommended limits are and more
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Limiting Fats and Cholesterol - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Explains how to avoid saturated fat and cholesterol
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Choosing a Heart Healthy Diet- Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Recommended foods for people with heart failure that are low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol
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Tracking What You Drink - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Advises how to be aware of fluid intake so not to interfere with diuretics and increase work for the heart
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Eating Out - Level 2
(Web Page)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Suggestions on what to eat when eating out and what to avoid
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How Can I Cook Healthfully? - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Patient handout on how to cook healthfully as well as eat healthy
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How Do I Follow a Healthy Diet? - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Handout with basic food groups listed and recommended foods and serving sizes for each food listed
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How Can I Lower High Cholesterol?- Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Handout on what foods to eat and what to limit to lower cholesterol
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What Do My Cholesterol Levels Mean? - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Handout discussing HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels
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Daily Weight Log - Level 3
(doc)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Chart for patients to track their weight daily.
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