A new study found an association between high home foreclosure rates and mental/physical health issues. Covendium says they have seen a similar connection when businesses face financial distress, and explains how they work to ease the health burdens of their clients.

(PRWeb October 11, 2011)

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Underserved neighborhoods in Richmond and Concord will each get a $1 million grant to fight obesity and prevent health problems like diabetes and hypertension.

Underserved neighborhoods in Richmond and Concord will each get a $1 million grant to fight obesity and prevent health problems like diabetes and hypertension.

Munich - High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that is known for good reason as the "silent killer." When chronic, it can eventually cause serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

Increased use of the absolute cardiovascular risk calculator could identify at-risk patients and lead to a reduction in the number of health problems caused by hypertension. As part of NPS's latest education program, Treating hypertension, prescribers are encouraged to assess absolute cardiovascular risk in all patients with uncomplicated hypertension and consider holistic treatment options that ...