http://www.my-blood-pressure.com Blood pressure related news summaries and news about the My Blood Pressure software en-us Copyright 2005 - My Health Software support@my-blood-pressure.com http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/happy-new-year.html Season's greetings from Steve and Kellie http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/low-carb-beats-low-fat-diet.html Results from a study that compared a low-carb diet to a low-fat diet have just been released. Weight loss between the two diets was approximately the same, however, people on the low-carb diet had lower blood pressure and better cholesterol levels than those on the low-fat diet. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/steves-blood-pressure-chart-video.html Steve explains what a blood pressure chart is, using his own chart from 2004 to 2006 as an example. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/arb-cancer.html There have been many news articles over the past week reporting on a study which has linked the Angiotensin receptor blocker hypertension drugs with a small increase in cancer risk. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/fructose.html Over the past few years, we have written about a number of studies that have highlighted the negative effect on health of fructose. This video shows why. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/left-right-arm.html A big difference between the left and right arm blood pressures can indicate a blockage. It is important to take readings of both arms. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/saturated-unsaturated-fats.html A new meta-study has shown that eating polyunsaturated fats in place of saturated fats reduces your risk of heart disease. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/be-happy-for-your-hearts-sake.html A new study has made it official; it's better to be happy! http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/high-bp-neglected-disease.html A new report has been released showing that while most Americans know that high blood pressure is not good for you, this has not led to a drop in the number of people who have hypertension. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/long-term-study-proves-diuretics-are-the-best-treatment.html The tried and true diuretics have been shown in a recent study to be the best first line treatment for high blood pressure. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/diabetes-video.html I found the following video simply explained the complex topic of diabetes. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/beautiful-women-in-magazines-are-fake.html I always thought that pictures of beautiful women in magazines had been 'altered' a bit. No one is that perfect after all! What I didn't know was by how much. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/food-keep-it-simple.html A simple rule to assess whether what you are eating is healthy or not. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/bp-facts-sheet.html Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Every time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped, and the size and flexibility of the arteries. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/new-versions-released.html We are pleased to announce the release of new versions of all of our software programs. The new version is a free upgrade for all users. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/new-years-resolutions-broken.html If you haven’t broken your New Year's resolution by now then you are one of a very few! This fun video gives some good practical hints for sticking with any goal. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/merry-christmas.html Wishing you, and your family, a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Kellie and Steve! http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/weight-reduction-surgery-animation.html Watch an interesting YouTube video which compares various methods of weight reduction surgery. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/beta-testing-new-versions.html Being a beta tester is not for everyone. This post will give you an idea of whether it is something you would like to do, and provide instructions if you choose to do so. Click to read more. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/common-painkillers-linked-to-asthma.html The researchers confirmed that using the painkiller acetaminophen, such as Tylenol was linked with the developing asthma and wheezing in children and adults. http://www.my-health-software.com/view/items/slightly-high-bp.html Dr. Floyd used to have a blood-pressure of about 135/85. This article explains why you should aim for below 120/75 and what happens to your body if your blood pressure is slightly high.