Winter 2012

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		Work with your doctor to manage high blood pressure Managing high blood pressure, also called hypertension, requires lifestyle modifications including exercise, weight loss and a low-salt diet. It’s important for patients to learn how to manage their blood pressure medications by working closely with their doctor. Read more.
		A colonoscopy can save your life “Colon cancer is prevalent in the Latino community,” Dr. D. Roy Ferguson says. “Hispanics often have symptoms, maybe because they are not aware there are screenings or there’s a fear." Read more.
		Doctor recommends annual OB/GYN exam OB/GYN exams are a very important part of women’s health care. “With an annual exam, we can prevent a catastrophe,” Dr. Gregory Kitagawa says. “There are many checks we do such as pap smears, mammograms, and cholesterol and thyroid checks.” Read more.
		Heart-healthy recipe: Mexican Pozole View this healthy, easy-to-prepare recipe.