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Cell Calls During BP Readings May Skew Results
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone. The reason: Answering a cellphone call during a reading may cause
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Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. "This study confirms many people's feelings that
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People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure. In a small study of
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Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans should consume less salt, but too little salt can also cause health problems for some, a new report says. The problem is that there is scant evidence for determining exactly how much salt is too much and how lit
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Alternative Treatments May Help Cut Blood Pressure
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- Alternative treatments like transcendental meditation, biofeedback and guided breathing appear to reduce high blood pressure in some people, a new report suggests. But only one method that does not involve medication -- aerobic
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Nearly 30% of Americans Have High Blood Pressure
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- The proportion of Americans reporting they have high blood pressure rose nearly 10 percent from 2005 to 2009, federal health officials said Thursday. High blood pressure -- or hypertension, a major risk factor for heart dise
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Energy Drinks Linked to Changes in Heart Rhythm
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- Energy drinks boost blood pressure and may make the heart more susceptible to electrical short circuits, new research suggests. But it's not clear how much of this effect on blood pressure has to do with caffeine, which also
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Most Adults Get Too Much Salt, Study Finds
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) -- Three-quarters of adults worldwide, including many Americans, consume nearly twice the daily recommended amount of salt, according to a new study. The World Health Organization recommends limiting sodium to less than 2,000 mi
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Vitamin D Supplements Lower African-Americans' BP?
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests. "Compared with other races, blacks in the United States are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency and more
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Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade?
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Reducing salt in Americans' diets would save hundreds of thousands of lives over 10 years, according to a new study. Excess salt, the primary source of sodium, contributes to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, the l
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