Kidney disease a big contributor to heart-related deaths
Study findings point to need for screening for kidney function.
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- April 20, 2017
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high blood pressure
Family history of heart disease?
An active lifestyle and a proper diet will always be your best defense against genetics.
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- April 8, 2017
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Here’s your wakeup call
Doctors warn of sleep apnea’s outsized role in aggravating—and in some cases creating—a host of ailments.
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- February 2, 2017
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Blood pressure up? Try yoga
An hour of zen each day isn't just good for your well-being—it could also prevent and ease hypertension.
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- December 14, 2016
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1 in 3 adults need more sleep
Anything less than seven hours a night increases your risk of developing a variety of health problems.
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- November 3, 2016
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Hypertension may lead to dementia
Controlling blood pressure during midlife likely reduces the risk of memory issues in later life.
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- October 18, 2016
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The sweetness of sound
Research shows sound therapy can balance brain signals. Could it be a new prescription for high blood pressure and migraines?
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- September 23, 2016
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What’s the ideal pregnancy weight?
Excess weight puts mom and baby at risk, obstetrician says, and half of moms-to-be start their pregnancy already weighing too much.
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- August 13, 2016
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Women smokers at higher risk for brain bleed
'Devastating' hemorrhage often affects younger people, neurologist says.
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- July 31, 2016
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FDA renews call to reduce salt in processed foods
By cutting down on hidden sodium sources, agency hopes to reduce America's overall intake.
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- July 29, 2016
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9 out of 10 strokes could be prevented
High blood pressure is the most important controllable risk factor.
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- July 21, 2016
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Don’t throw out your statins
Cardiologist questions study claiming “bad” cholesterol doesn’t affect mortality in older adults.
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- July 5, 2016
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