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Being a man's man shortens men's lifespans, study finds

High masculinity traits in men can lead to serious health issues due to reluctance to seek medical help.

Coffee: The Hermes or Hygieia of Our Daily lives?

Coffee provides energy through caffeine but can disrupt sleep patterns and health if overconsumed.

Being a man's man shortens men's lifespans, study finds

High masculinity traits in men can lead to serious health issues due to reluctance to seek medical help.

Coffee: The Hermes or Hygieia of Our Daily lives?

Coffee provides energy through caffeine but can disrupt sleep patterns and health if overconsumed.
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Incorrect arm positioning can lead to false hypertension diagnoses: We make mistakes in measuring blood pressure more often than not'

Hypertension is a silent killer affecting billions, with significant mortality rates and inadequate awareness and control among those affected.
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A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure readings can significantly overestimate results, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

Small amounts of physical activity can lower blood pressure, with even five minutes of exercise supporting significant health benefits.

A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure readings can significantly overestimate results, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

Small amounts of physical activity can lower blood pressure, with even five minutes of exercise supporting significant health benefits.
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Children born under World War II sugar rationing were healthier adults

Restricting sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may substantially decrease the risk of diabetes and hypertension later in life.

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Lower sugar intake in pregnancy and early childhood can protect against adult diabetes and hypertension.

How giving kids too much sugar raises their risk for 2 chronic diseases

Limiting sugar exposure in early life significantly reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life.

Children born under World War II sugar rationing were healthier adults

Restricting sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may substantially decrease the risk of diabetes and hypertension later in life.

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Lower sugar intake in pregnancy and early childhood can protect against adult diabetes and hypertension.

How giving kids too much sugar raises their risk for 2 chronic diseases

Limiting sugar exposure in early life significantly reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life.
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Aktiia trained AI on 11 billion data points of blood pressure, and now a clinically certified app is coming | TechCrunch

Aktiia has developed an innovative smartphone-based solution for monitoring hypertension that could transform patient management.
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Women May Have Heart Risks at Lower Blood Pressures Than Men

Women may have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke at lower blood pressure levels than men, prompting the need for potential updates in hypertension guidelines.

A top nutrition scientist had a stroke at 53. Here did two things to lower his blood pressure - and cutting out salt wasn't one of them.

Tim Spector lowered his blood pressure after a stroke by increasing potassium intake instead of reducing salt, as he is salt-resistant.

Women May Have Heart Risks at Lower Blood Pressures Than Men

Women may have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke at lower blood pressure levels than men, prompting the need for potential updates in hypertension guidelines.

A top nutrition scientist had a stroke at 53. Here did two things to lower his blood pressure - and cutting out salt wasn't one of them.

Tim Spector lowered his blood pressure after a stroke by increasing potassium intake instead of reducing salt, as he is salt-resistant.
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I tried a blood-pressure monitoring watch, and it was surprisingly accurate (when it worked)

Nearly half of US adults have hypertension; only 25% manage it well. Home tracking and new tech can help improve this statistic.
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The Heart-Healthy Diet Hardly Anyone Is Talking About

The DASH diet can significantly lower blood pressure and is often overlooked despite its proven benefits beyond just reducing salt intake.

Maimonides conducts new renal denervation procedure clinically-proven to lower blood pressure

Maimonides Medical Center offers a new minimally-invasive procedure for hypertension management, complementing lifestyle changes and medication.

The Heart-Healthy Diet Hardly Anyone Is Talking About

The DASH diet can significantly lower blood pressure and is often overlooked despite its proven benefits beyond just reducing salt intake.

Maimonides conducts new renal denervation procedure clinically-proven to lower blood pressure

Maimonides Medical Center offers a new minimally-invasive procedure for hypertension management, complementing lifestyle changes and medication.
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Knowing your blood pressure could save your life | Ranjana Srivastava

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for preventable deaths, often going unnoticed and untreated, posing a significant public health challenge.

Barbers to test blood pressure to fight inequality

Barber shops in south London offer free blood pressure tests to address undiagnosed hypertension among black and Asian men.

This Simple Diet Tweak Can Increase Heart Health And Stave Off Kidney Disease

Consuming fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of heart disease, kidney issues, and gastrointestinal illnesses significantly.

How to Exercise for Lower Blood Pressure

Regular exercise, particularly yoga and cardiovascular workouts, can help prevent and lower high blood pressure, reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels.

Utilizing Electronic Alerts to Help Control Blood Pressure - News Center

Nudges from EHR improve hypertension management in CKD patients.

Stiff Arteries? American Ginseng Improves Vascular Function, Among Many Other Studies Benefits

American ginseng shows promise in reducing arterial stiffness and blood pressure, benefiting individuals with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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