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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure
The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. For better or worse, your emotional health significantly
How to Manage Your Cholesterol at Restaurants
Eating at restaurants can be a headache when you have high cholesterol. With large portions, butter and oil used liberally in cooking, and tempting
The Role of Alcohol in Hypertension: How Much Is Too Much?
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition where blood flows through the blood vessels at higher than normal pressure. Over
How to Monitor Hypertension at Home
Managing hypertension without knowing your blood pressure is an exercise in futility. To paraphrase modern management’s so-called father, Peter
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Adolescents
High cholesterol is increasingly common among children and adolescents. While high cholesterol often has no obvious symptoms, it raises the risk for
How Socioeconomic Factors Influence Hypertension Risk
Your socioeconomic status, including income, education level, and occupation, may play an important role in your risk of developing high blood
Balancing Athletic Performance and Cardiovascular Health
No matter if you’re a pro athlete or a weekend warrior, maintaining cardiovascular health is essential for achieving your fitness goals and reducing
How High Cholesterol Puts Your Heart at Risk
Cholesterol is a waxy substance resembling fat that moves through your blood. It is produced naturally by your liver to build healthy cells, but