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Stop the 'silent killer'

Unless you're tested for it, you usually won't know that you have high blood pressure. But, if you're overweight, a smoker, stressed out, a heavy ... Read More »

Beet juice lowers blood pressure

I stopped at the farmer's market this morning and several booths had beets for sale. I debated about buying some to make a borscht. (Which I love, but ... Read More »

Losing weight after diabetes diagnosis has lasting benefits

Recent research shows that people who are newly diagnosed with type II diabetes can gain better control over their health if they lose weight. While ... Read More »

The link between salt and blood pressure

In early June, I wrote a post about a study that stated a low-sodium diet didn't have as great of an impact on heart health as previously thought. Now ... Read More »

Some women struggle with 'high-pressure' situation

Approximately 30 percent of Americans suffer from high blood pressure. That's more than 73 million adults. But women -- who represent about half of ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Boost your energy with Qigong

Do you resemble a walking zombie in the mornings? Or maybe you're familiar with the 3 p.m. crash and burn? Well, get ready to charge your batteries ... Read More »

Healthfully married

Being happily married doesn't just mean you and your spouse can go out to dinner without arguing about the most asinine issues you can think of, it ... Read More »

Don't pass on dairy

If you take your coffee black, you're pretty badass. It takes a certain type of person to chug that stuff down without some milk to take the edge off. ... Read More »

7 foods to strengthen your "swimmers"

Healthy eating is important for everyone -- it helps you maintain an appropriate weight, provides your body with the right mix of vitamins and ... Read More »

An aspirin at bedtime lowers blood pressure

The results of a recent study show that an aspirin taken at bedtime lowered the blood pressure of pre-hypertensive patients, whereas an aspirin taken ... Read More »