Hypertension drugs: they can treat more than high blood pressure
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Some drugs that are prescribed to treat hypertension may also offer other health benefits including heart failure, diabetes or enlarged prostate symptoms. Each of the several types of book pressure control drugs works in different ways. Diuretics help eliminate sodium and water form the body, beta blockers relax the heart beat, ACE inhibitors relax blood vessels. Other types of include angiotensin II receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, alpha blockers and central-acting agents.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1999
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Hand dermatitis: Treat your skin well
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Hand dermatitis is characterized by skin that is red, sore, itchy and possibly swollen, caused due to allergies, stress, genetic factors and environmental irritants and decreases the skinEs ability to fight infection. Some steps to avoid more serious skin problems and prescription treatment options for hand dermatitis are presented.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2004
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Handwashing: here's a habit that helps keep you healthy
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Handwashing with soap for at least 10 seconds is an effective way to prevent infection. Hands should always be washed before handling food, after playing with a pet and after handling money.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1993
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