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(NAPSI) - According to a recent survey by Impulse Research Corp., 27 percent of parents of children between the ages of 8 and 18 who participate in organized sports said their child has sustained an injury during a game that resulted in a trip to the emergency room-but yours don't have to be among them.

(NAPSI) - High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions in the U.S., affecting about one in three American adults.1 The condition has no specific symptoms, and can remain undetected for many years, increasing the risk of heart, brain and kidney related diseases such as stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure.2 In fact, it is estimated that more than 22 percent of people with high blood pressure in the U.S. are not aware they have the condition.1

(NAPSI) - Whether you want to maintain your current weight or lose a few extra pounds, weight loss is about balancing good nutrition and exercise and implementing an all-day, everyday solution. With a few simple tricks and advance planning, you can achieve your weight-management goals.

(NAPSI) - Be on guard when purchasing health insurance. Buying the wrong product could leave you on the hook for sizable medical bills with no way to pay for them.

(NAPSA) - A new weight-loss supplement derived from corn is said to aid weight loss by reducing absorption of consumed fat. Called Mirafit FBCx, it is now available for individuals who want to lose 1-1 1/2 pounds per week.

(NAPSA) - Results from a recent medical study of Hispanics with hypertension found Bystolic (nebivolol), a beta-blocker, achieved double-digit reductions in blood pressure and was well tolerated with a low incidence of side effects.