Monthly Archives: January 2015

Hypertension

January 18, 2015 Cristie

Blood pressure is simply the amount of force exerted when blood pushes against the walls of the blood vessels. High blood pressure, or hypertension, places too much pressure on the vessel walls, making the heart work very hard to push blood through tighter arteries. Over time, high blood pressure weakens the heart and causes hardening of the artery walls, making them weak and susceptible to injury. Often, hypertension has no symptoms whatsoever, but this damage to the blood vessels or heart, may lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, and vision loss. This is why hypertension has the…

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Heart Disease and Stroke

January 17, 2015 Cristie

Pears are rich in fiber and have vitamin C. Likewise, pears are sodium-free, fat free, and cholesterol-free –all things that are important for a healthy heart (1). In fact, in a study that looked at data from the Iowa Women’s Health Study, researchers found that pears and apples were the most protective against heart disease, compared with other common fruits (2). Heart disease is the primary cause of death in the United States, and stroke is the third leading cause of death, according to the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (3). Heart…

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Accessibility

January 5, 2015 Patti Ron-Vanwormer

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Pear Bureau Northwest prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, political beliefs, or disability.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the Pear Bureau at (503) 652-9720. To file a complaint of discrimination, write the USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 9410, Washington, DC, 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992…

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Privacy Policy

January 5, 2015 Patti Ron-Vanwormer

Pear Bureau Northwest Online Consumer Privacy Disclosure Policy General Policies Information shared with the Pear Bureau Northwest and its agencies is not used in ways other than that which are clearly intended when the information is shared. Personally identifiable information, including addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers, are not published, sold, rented or otherwise distributed. Individuals who contact the Pear Bureau Northwest for business or non-consumer related purposes, or who are requesting specific information that is related but not directly within the purview of the Pear Bureau Northwest, may have their message forwarded to an appropriate organization, such as those…

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About PBNW

January 5, 2015 Sean Burles

Media Contact Information Kathy Stephenson, Director of Marketing Communications Email: kstephenson@usapears.com Phone: 503-652-9720 Social Media USA Pears on Twitter (for consumers): @usapears The Pear Bureau on Twitter (for the trade): @pearbureau USA Pears on Facebook USA Pears on YouTube Pear Bureau Northwest on LinkedIn About Pear Bureau Northwest The Pear Bureau Northwest was established in 1931 as a non-profit marketing organization to promote, advertise and develop markets for fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington. Pears from these two Northwest states are distributed under the USA Pears brand. Combined, Oregon and Washington comprise the nation’s largest pear producing region. They…

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About PBNW

January 5, 2015 Patti Ron-Vanwormer

Media Contact Information Kathy Stephenson, Director of Marketing Communications Email: kstephenson@usapears.com Phone: 503-652-9720 Social Media USA Pears on Twitter (for consumers): @usapears The Pear Bureau on Twitter (for the trade): @pearbureau USA Pears on Facebook USA Pears on YouTube Pear Bureau Northwest on LinkedIn About Pear Bureau Northwest The Pear Bureau Northwest was established in 1931 as a non-profit marketing organization to promote, advertise and develop markets for fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington. Pears from these two Northwest states are distributed under the USA Pears brand. Combined, Oregon and Washington comprise the nation’s largest pear producing region. They…

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