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Blood pressure regulation and body weight

1. What is the best kind of exercise to reduce centripetal fat quickly? Aerobic exercise. Something such as light jogging, treadmill work, heavier cycling, and exercises in that range. Something you can basically do four or five times a week for 35 or 40 minutes. 2. How should I change my diet? Should I eat [...]

About the effect of pregnancy on palpitations of the heart

Question from Jet: I am looking for information about the effect of pregnancy on palpitations of the heart with a normal echocardiogram. Dear Jet, Palpitations are an awareness of one’s heart beat, usually due to an irregular or unusually forceful beat. Palpitations are a symptom, and may or may not be associated with an abnormal [...]

High blood pressure medications and libido

Question from Richard I have tried several high blood pressure medications such as Accupril, Hytrin and Cardura all resulting with a marked decrease in libido. I am very concerned and would like more information in this area with this drug (Cardura). My doctor tells me its suppose to help but my libido is almost gone. [...]