The 2019 report from Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam focused on addressing different forms of stigma. Included in the report was one form of stigma—obesity or weight stigma—that has proven remarkably ...
Aug 6, 2020
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Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick.
Jul 24, 2020
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(HealthDay)—If you want to live longer, you should choose beans over beef for your protein, a new analysis suggests.
Jul 23, 2020
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In this year of social distancing and economic uncertainty, dad probably doesn't need a new tie for Father's Day. Instead, it might be time to mark the occasion with creativity—and a little push in a healthy direction.
Jun 10, 2020
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Particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to what's considered a healthier level appears to be good for both their gut microbiome and their blood pressure, scientists report.
Jun 9, 2020
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(HealthDay)—June is time for people to bond with their pets, the American Heart Association says.
Jun 5, 2020
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High salt intake is a well-known risk factor of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Reducing salt intake can significantly lower blood pressure and ameliorate target organ damage caused by hypertension. However, in ...
May 15, 2020
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The term "high blood pressure" rarely conjures images of young, playful children.
May 13, 2020
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Having positive health beliefs—specifically, the perception that you can protect yourself from having another stroke—is linked to lower blood pressure among stroke survivors, especially women, according to a new study ...
May 5, 2020
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Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a clinical trial to investigate whether a drug approved for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease might ...
May 1, 2020
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