beta-adrenergic blocking agent. See antiadrenergic. Any of a class of agents that blocks 1 and/or 2 adrenergic receptors in the nervous system, modulating cardiac functions, respiratory functions and the dilation of blood vessels. Effect. Slowed heart rate, lowered blood pressure, reduced anxiety.
Born Lindsay Marie Whalen on May 9, 1982, in Hutchinson, Minn. Married former University of Minnesota All-American golfer Ben Greve on Oct. 6, 2008, in Hutchinson, Minn. Daughter of Neil and Kathy Whalen, is the oldest of five children. Majored in sports management.
Dennis Shields Is A Hugely Successful Guy. With one off-handed comment from The Countess, the internet pointed its collective tractor beam in the direction of Bethenny Frankel and her mysterious married boyfriend. Luann accused her co-star of dating married men, when the guy in question was Dennis Shields, a legally married, but separated, guy Bethenny has known for 30 years. Keep in mind, Bethenny is in the same boat: she's also separated, though still legally married to Jason Hoppy.