hypertension

The Largest Public Health Issue You've Never Heard About

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Nearly Twice As Many People Have High Blood Pressure Today Than 40 Years Ago

The condition is no longer linked to an affluent lifestyle.
By Kate Kelland, Reuters

Got PMS? You Might Have High Blood Pressure In The Future, Says Study

However, women who ate high amounts of B vitamin were less likely to develop hypertension.
By Agata Blaszczak Boxe, LiveScience.com

Blood Pressure Should Be Much Lower, According To Landmark Study

Hypertension affects one in three American adults.
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Eating More Salt Means Higher Blood Pressure, Confirms New Study

Salt tooths, beware.
By Laura Geggel, LiveScience.com

The Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prescription for a Healthy Society

Dr. Martin Luther King popularized the notion of the "Beloved Community." Economic and social justice are the twin pillars supporting the Beloved Community. These twin pillars are also necessary for a healthy society. What would be the health impacts of living in such a society?
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