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A new study released their results of the biggest causes of death in the U.S. The top 3 causes are completely preventable; smoking, high blood pressure and obesity. The rest on the list included, lack of physical activity, cholesterol, and high sodium. People have control of their lifestyle and can keep themselves healthy. Just avoiding [...]

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Some over the counter cold remedies can be fairly dangerous for those who have high blood pressure. Decongestants do their job by constricting blood vessels which can result in higher blood pressure. When buying a decongestant make sure it does not have the following ingredients; pseudoemphedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline, and oxymetazoline. Try using a saline [...]

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A study found in the European Heart Journal shows that noises happening at night during sleep can increase blood pressure. Sounds like airplanes overhead, a passing car or someone snoring next to you can be culprits. If you find that these sounds happen where you are when sleeping at night, try using earplugs to drowned [...]

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Researchers in Canada have found that the protein that is found in garden peas can be a natural remedy for reducing blood pressure as well as chronic kidney disease. They did a study in rats, putting them on an 8=week diet of yellow garden peas. Those that had the peas had a 20 percent reduction [...]

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It’s not news that pets can help with your well-being. Specifically, pets can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Pets can provide an unconditional friendship and put people at ease. Having a pet is good for both the owner and the animal. Researchers found that giving and getting the love worked on both ends. Not [...]

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