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Your “normal” cholesterol and blood pressure may no longer be normal

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Your "normal" cholesterol and blood pressure may no longer be normal

The new guidelines encourage Americans to aim to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels and start monitoring them early to reduce their risk of heart disease. Oscar Wong/Getty Images The new guidelines urge Americans to aim to lower their cholesterol and blood pressure levels, with most adults aiming for LDL cholesterol below 100 mg/dL … Read more

This 800-year-old habit may help control blood pressure naturally

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This 800-year-old habit may help control blood pressure naturally

Managing high blood pressure often requires long-term lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sometimes lifelong medication. But what if you could achieve similar results with a simple 10-minute daily routine? New research published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) suggests that an ancient Chinese mind-body practice called Baduan Shen … Read more