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Raw fruit may not be linked to lower blood pressure
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat more raw fruits or drink juice do not necessarily have lower blood pressure, according to a new study that goes against previous evidence. Larger, more rigorous studies have found that eating more fruits and...Tags: Vitamin C, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Potassium (dietary supplement), Healthy Diet, Mayo Clinic
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
VA outpatient clinic The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a new 13,300-square-foot facility to serve veterans in Anne Arundel and Howard counties. The clinic is located at 2479 Fifth St. adjacent to the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Prescription Drugs, Immunization, Healthy Diet, Suboxone (drug)
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K9 CORNER: Pet-owner bond beneficial to both
Contributing WriterWith the holidays coming up, I thought of the benefits of owning a dog. I searched the Web and selected an article from www.webMD.com titled “5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health,” by Jeanie Lerche Davis. The article starts with the statement:...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Drugs and Medicines, Immune System, Pets, Allergies
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Beans show promise in diabetes
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Downing a cup of beans or lentils every day may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and possibly reduce their risk of heart attacks and stroke, according to a small study out today. Researchers found...Tags: Internists, Medical Research, Internal Medicine, Lentils, Heart Disease
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Flavanol-rich cocoa may reduce blood pressure a bit
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating a daily dose of cocoa or dark chocolate - rich in plant compounds called flavanols - may lead to a slight drop in blood pressure for a short period of time, a fresh look at past research suggests. Pulling data from 20...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Drugs and Medicines, American Heart Association, Stroke, Medical Research
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Fast-food salt content varies by country: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fast food may often be high in salt, but the exact levels seem to vary based on the country you live in, according to a study published Monday. Looking at fast-food menu information in six countries, researchers found that the...Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Hormones and Metabolism, Dining and Drinking, Government, Companies and Corporations
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10 things your cardiologist wants you to know
Sure, you should keep your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But getting there — and staying there — includes a multitude of physical, nutritional and emotional components. Here are cardiologists' top 10 secrets for getting...Tags: Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Osteoporosis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Human Body
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Want to be healthier? Then, fall in love
TribLocal - EvanstonTHE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund DEAR CHRIS: Settle a bet I have with my husband. He says love might be a good thing …... -
Dash diet may reduce need for blood pressure medication
Q: Is the Dash diet effective for extremely high blood pressure? I really want to avoid taking medication. A: Research has found the Dash diet to be an effective way to lower blood pressure in people who have slightly elevated high blood pressure...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Potassium (dietary supplement), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Osteoporosis, Healthy Diet
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Heart association finds kiwis can lower blood pressure
ReutersAn apple a day may keep the doctor away, but three kiwis could lower your blood pressure. A study at the American Heart Association scientific meeting in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday found that eating the fuzzy-skinned fruit with the tart green flesh...Tags: American Heart Association, Medical Research, Kiwi Fruit, Diseases and Illnesses, Norway
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Pets and your health: the good and the bad
They cuddle and purr. And they shed. They wag their tails and fetch your slippers. And they shed. They never talk back and they never hold a grudge. And they shed.
There are obvious pluses and minuses to living with pets, not only with respect to your...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight, Tinea Corporis, Stress, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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3 Enjoyable Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
HealthI really created a stir not too long ago when I wrote about a study that found that alcohol makes people angry. Apparently a few people were drinking a beer or two when they read the story, so they responded as expected: with angry comments. I figured I...
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