Like a time bomb ticking away, hypertension  builds quietly, gradually, placing unbearable strain on  the body until it explodes--in heart attack,  stroke, kidney failure, arterial disease, even death.  But the disease does not have to progress that  way. Here, in the third volume of the highly  acclaimed <i>Preventive Medicine Program</i>,  Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, one of the nations foremost  experts in the field of preventive medicine,  presents a medically sound, reassuringly simple program  that help you lower you blood pressure--and keep  it down, often without drugs. <i>Overcoming  Hypertension</i> gives  you:<br><br><br><br>--The latest facts on how cholesterol, cigarette  smoking, obesity, and stress affect coronary risk  levels.<br><br><br><br>--Your high blood pressure  risk profile, with newly devised charts for men  and women.<br><br><br><br>--A complete fitness  program that lets you choose the sport that works for  you. Plus a unique illustrated guide to  aqua-aerobics.<br><br><br><br>--Tips on talking to your  doctor that will help you become an active  participant in your own recovery.<br><br><br><br>--A  guide to anti-hypertensive drugs--the most up-to-date  list of medications, their recommended daily  doses, and ways to minimize side  effects.<br><br><br><br>--Three distinct dietary programs, complete with  menus, recipes, nutritional charts, healthy cooking  tips, and much more.<br><br><br><br>--Take  charge of your health and well-being with  <i>Overcoming  Hypertension</i>.<br><br><br><i>From the Paperback edition.</i>