Should Albuminuria Be a Focus of Antihypertensive Therapy Goals?
Radica Z. Alicic, MD, Sandeep A. Saha, MD, Robert A. Short, PhD, and Katherine R. Tuttle, MD
Current Hypertension Reports 2009, 11:354-362
Albuminuria has been recognized as a risk marker for both chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease in large observational cohorts. In addition, post hoc analyses of many large randomized trials have found a positive relationship between albu­minuria and adverse renal and cardiovascular outcomes, leading some to suggest that albuminuria may be a potential therapeutic target for antihypertensive treatment. However, direct clinical evidence linking albuminuria reduction to reduction in adverse renal and cardiovascular events is scarce.  (Abstract on line)

 

Walk more, eat well, and you'll live longer.

It's a simple premise, but it's the foundation of the "Start!" movement, from the American Heart Association (AHA).  Research has shown that you can gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular vigorous exercise you do. You couldn't find a better two-for-one deal if you tried!

It's a good thing, too. The American workforce is becoming more and more sedentary. As a result, our waistbands are growing. So are our healthcare costs and the number of preventable illnesses.

Start! is here to stop the trend. Walking is simply the first step toward a healthier lifestyle.

So join the Start! Movement. Check out the AHA free tools on-line to motivate more Americans to Start! walking:

The Start! movement is here to motivate and encourage all Americans to take up walking and other healthy habits as part of their daily routine all year round, and to live longer, stronger, heart-healthy lives.

April 8^th is National Start! Walking Day, we challenge you to join the nationwide campaign to get Americans walking! The goal  of The American Heart Association is to walk a million steps and raise $1 million.

The AHA Challenge for You! 

• Start! by getting out and taking a WALK
• Then take 30 minutes to inspire your friends and family by sending them an email. 
• Encorage them to take a WALK and join you in raising funds to fight our nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers -heart disease and stroke.
  

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