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Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
The following statistics speak loud and clear that there is a strong correlation between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. At least 68 percent of people age 65 or older with diabetes…
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How Can You Prevent a Stroke?
What is stroke? Stroke kills nearly 150,000 of the 860,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 in every 19 deaths from all causes. Related: How to Lower…
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Breast Cancer Symptoms and Signs
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. So it’s important to check your breasts regularly and see your doctor if you notice a change.…
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30 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health
It is extremely important to focus on your mental health and keep it in check. Not only does it affect your feelings and emotions, but it is also connected to…
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Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure in U.S. is Getting Worse, Study Finds
An alarming new study finds that a growing percentage of Americans have uncontrolled high blood pressure, more evidence that the nation is losing ground in the fight against heart disease. Hypertension,…
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High Blood Pressure and COVID-19: Are You At Risk?
Dr. Zach Bush, MD, in a recent interview, gives a shocking and counterintuitive opinion. Bush contends that hypertension does not put a person at higher risk for the coronavirus. In fact, he argues, it is the antihypertensive medication that puts a person at greater risk; not the condition itself. The use of antihypertensive medication, he argues, is connected to the heightened risk associated with high blood pressure.
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They’re Asking Us Directly: WTF?
By Stacy Rothschild, Independent Writer and Guest Columnist We’re all about a good laugh, but when we discovered this startup bath bomb company, we couldn’t help but admire their wit. …
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Toothpaste Can Do More Than Brighten Your Smile
We use toothpaste every day to keep our teeth clean and healthy, but do you know there are many other uses for it? Here are alternative ways you can make…
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5 Natural Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control During the COVID-19 Crisis
Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is always important, but even more so in the era of COVID-19. That’s because high blood pressure might raise your risk of experiencing severe complications from…
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Magnesium Supplements May Help to Lower Blood Pressure
Getting enough magnesium may help keep blood pressure under control, a new meta-analysis of previous research finds. People in studies who took magnesium supplements had lower blood pressure after three months…
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