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Whether your blood pressure is normal, borderline or high, you probably think of it as a Big Number. If it’s…
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You know that the mind has a profound influence on the body. So did Harvard Medical School researchers when they…
It’s sobering—your doctor tells you that you have an elevated chance of having a heart attack or stroke over the…
Back in September, The New York Times was nearly breathless: Lower Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Be ‘Lifesaving,’ Federal Study Says. The…
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