Abstract: . . .  regularly Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise at least 20 minutes per day. Build physical activity into your daily routine by walking wherever and whenever you can, stretching and moving around frequently, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and participating in activities that you enjoy. Canadas Physical Activity Web Site contains advice on how to increase your physical activity and reduce your weight. Eat a well balanced diet Eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. Eating well doesnt have . . .
. . .  Part I: Detection and Diagnosis of Hypertension Scope This guideline applies to the detection and diagnosis of hypertension (HT) in non-pregnant adults (aged 19 years and older). This guideline is to be used with Part II: Treatment of Essential Hypertension . Hypertension in each category is defined by an elevation of the systolic or diastolic threshold or both.  . . .
. . .  Stroke Foundation of Canada offers excellent materials for the control of lifestyle factors that contribute to hypertension , heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. This includes a body mass index calculator, a risk factor calculator and specific dietary information: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/ BC/Yukon division office call Toll fee 1-888 473-4636.  . . .
. . .  hypertension requires that benefits are considered along with potential harms and costs. References 1. Zarnke KB, McAlister FA, Campbell NRC, Levine M, Schiffrin EL, Grover S, et al. The 2001 Canadian recommendations for the management of hypertension : Part one-Assessment for diagnosis, cardiovascular risk, causes and lifestyle modification. Can J Cardiol 18:604-624. 2. British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency. Selected vital statistics and health status indicators. One hundred twenty-eighth annual report 1999. Victoria (BC): BC Ministry of Health and Ministry . . .
. . .  http://www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/cdm/patients/index.html The BC HealthGuide Online provides detailed information on managing hypertension : http://bchealthguide.org/kbaltindex.asp The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada offers excellent materials for the control of lifestyle factors that contribute to hypertension , heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. This includes a body mass index calculator, a risk factor calculator and specific dietary information: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/ BC/Yukon division office call Toll fee 1-888 473-4636.  . . .
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