Even Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure Poses Health Risks
If you think your blood pressure is normal, you may want to double-check with your doctor. According to new guidelines, blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg, which was until recently seen as within a healthy...
View ArticleReducing Salt Intake Even by Small Amounts Could Save Thousands of Lives...
Less salt in our food supply could save at least half a million Americans from dying prematurely over the next ten years, according to three new studies.
View ArticleLifestyle-Related Ills Tend to Multiply with Age, Study Finds
Seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease often develop a host of other, seemingly unrelated health problems, including cognitive impairment like...
View ArticleTrying to Cut Back on Salt Is Hard to Do
The warnings have been loud and clear for a long time: High levels of sodium (salt) intake are hazardous to our health. Especially the so-called “Western diet,” which is dominated by processed foods,...
View ArticleRestaurant Food, a Likely Culprit in Spreading Heart Disease Among Younger...
Eating out is generally considered a pleasurable experience, not least because of its convenience. Busy lifestyles as well as lack of cooking skills and amenities make it an easy choice for many...
View ArticleHypertension for Beginners
More than half of people who have hypertension, a.k.a. high blood pressure, don’t know enough about the condition and are unable to control it properly, according to a new survey. Oftentimes patients...
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