High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the most common long-term health problems in the world. Millions of people live with one or both conditions, and many do not realize how closely they are connected to everyday food choices. While medicines can help control these conditions, diet remains one of the most important tools […]

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The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee? Were you perched on an exam table with your legs dangling or your arm hanging? Were you chatting with a medical staff member or scrolling social media on your phone? Was your bladder full? Any of these actions […]

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For many years, doctors have encouraged people with obesity to lose weight in order to improve their heart health. Even modest weight loss can reduce strain on the heart, improve blood sugar levels, and lower blood pressure. Now, a major new study suggests that the latest generation of weight-loss medications may deliver significant blood pressure […]

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For decades, measuring blood pressure has involved the same basic process. A cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, inflated until it squeezes the artery, and then slowly released while measurements are taken. Although this method is widely used and generally reliable, it has one major weakness: it only captures a single reading at one […]

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