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■ ■ ■ Health Care tips What is high blood pressure? Everyone has blood pressure. It is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. This force is created by the heart as it pumps blood to all parts of the body. In some people, blood pressure is nearly always higher than it should be. Doctors still don’t know what causes most high blood pressure, but they can help you control it Q&A must carry blood that is moving under greater pressure. If high blood pressure continues for a long time, the heart and the arteries may not function as well as they should be; other body organs may also be affected. There is increased risk of stroke, heart failure, kidney failureand heartattack. specific warnings signs. Although persistent headaches, dizziness, fatigue, tension, and shortness of breath sometimes go with high blood pressure, they may also result from a variety of causes. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Have your doctor check it for you or visit a local blood pressure screening program. What does high blood pressure do to your body? High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. The heart must pump with more force, and the arteries How do you know if you have blood pressure? Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms at all. There are no What can you do about high blood pressure? If you have high blood pressure, you can do a great deal to reduce iL First, work with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you. It may include a low-fat diet, a low- salt diet, and changes in your living habits such as quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise. Reducing your alcohol intake may be recommended. If you are on a weight reduction diet, remember alcohol is high in calories. In addition, many medications can be used to reduce and control high blood pressure. Your doctor will decide whether you need drug treatment in addition to dietary and lifestyle changes. When you and your doctor work as a team to control your high blood pressure, you can help to reduce your risk of stroke, kidney and heart failure, heart attack. Willie Boyd Boyd keeps Mills’ lawns Spring brings with it the traditional grass mowing which must be done on a weekly basis. Clinton Mills plants and offices are always well maintained by a staff of groundskeepers who take pride in keeping the facilities in perfect shape. Willie Boyd has accomplished much in getting the main office grounds in excellent shape, a quick glance reveals an area which would be the envy of most anyone who takes pride in the outward appearance of property. Under the supervision of Fran Boland, Willie takes pride in cutting the Kentucky 31 lawn each week. Clinton in shape The areas have beenoverseeded with fescue and rye grass and a large amount of fertizer has been applied to provide nutrients for sustained growth. According to Boland, a select weed control has been applied so that only select grasses are seen. Boyd cuts the lawn weekly bags the clippings. He carefully edges the walks and around the trees so that all borders achieve the ultimate appearance. Pine bark has been added around the trees to improve the main office lawn appearance and to make cutting easier. 5 ClothMaker