healthnotes
Fermented Foods
Korea’s kimchi, Ger- many’s sauerkraut, and Japan’s miso are more than ethnic eats. They’re fermented foods, the result of a natural pro- cess in which bacteria feed on food’s sugars and starches.
BLOOD
PRESSURE FACTS
Blood pressure — also referred to as hypertension — is the force of blood pushing against artery walls, which carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Historically, fermenta-
tion was used to preserve food. More recently, re- search shows fermenta- tion has health benefits as well. It creates good enzymes and omega-3 fatty acids. The best implementa-
tion strategy: Eat small portions once or twice daily with meals.
—Marilyn Pribus
IT’S IMPORTANT for TRICARE beneficiaries to un- derstand their health care options when traveling. In an emergency situation, you should go to the
closest emergency room. Approval from your pri- mary care manager (PCM) is not required for emer- gency care. If you’re enrolled in TRICARE Prime, be sure to contact your PCM within 24 hours of an emergency room visit to schedule additional care.
Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for too long.
High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the U.S.
About 1 in 3 American adults have prehypertension — blood pressure numbers that are higher than normal, but not yet in the high blood pressure range.
TRICAREUPDA+E TRICARE beneficiaries residing in any of the 50
states can call the Nurse Advice Line at (800) 874- 2273 for professional guidance in determining the kind of care needed as well as other health care advice. If you need to fill a prescription, it is best to do so
before traveling. For more information and for information on den- tal care while traveling, visit
bit.ly/2g3ldF7.
1 in every 3 American adults
(about 75 million or 32 percent) have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure was a primary or
contributing cause of death for more than
410,000 Americans
in 2014 — more than 1,100 deaths a day.
— 54 percent — Only about half
of people with high blood pressure have the condition under control.
Certain behaviors can increase the risk of high
blood pressure, including: • smoking tobacco;
• eating foods high in sodium and low in potassium; • not getting enough physical activity; • obesity; and • drinking too much alcohol.
SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
24 MILITARY OFFICER FEBRUARY 2017
IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK; INFOGRAPHIC: RACHEL BARTH
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