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EAugust

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What are steps an individual can take to reduce the risk of hypertension?

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What are five signs of a heart attack?


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sultana.d

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Healthy eating: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat diet.
Reduce salt intake.
Maintain healthy weight.
Be physically active.
Limit alcohol intake.
Quit smoking.

Answer to Question 2

Pain in the chest radiating into the left shoulder and arm.
Prolonged pain in the upper abdomen.
Shortness of breath.
Fainting or weakness.
Heavy perspiration, nausea, or vomiting.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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