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Can a Little Pill Actually 'Cure' Racism?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:53:14 +0000

Could the solution to racism be the popular blood pressure pill Propranolol? As crazy as that sounds, there is now clinical evidence to suggest that taking 40 milligrams of the drug significantly lowers “subtle and spontaneous biased behavior” against people of other races, as measured by the Harvard University Implicit Association Test. “Implicit racial bias can occur even in people with a [...]

Study: Blood Pressure Should Be Taken in Both Arms

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:03 +0000

While blood pressure readings are typically done only in one arm, new research shows that differences in readings between a patient’s right and left arm could be a sign of vascular disease and a reveal a greater risk of dying from heart disease.

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Want Lower Blood Pressure? Drink Some Black Tea

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:13 +0000

Lowering your blood pressure could be as simple as drinking a few cups of black tea every day, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Study Clarifies Link Between Salt and High Blood Pressure

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:22:46 +0000

New research indicates the role of excess salt intake in high blood pressure may be related to adrenaline, which constricts arteries.

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Treating High Blood Pressure Adds Years to Life, Study Says

Jason Carson Wilson — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:15:12 +0000

Controlling your blood pressure can help you live longer, according to a new study.

Researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey discovered those treating their condition with medication lowered their risk of death during a 20-year period.

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Midlife Blood Pressure May Cause Stroke

Jason Carson Wilson — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:30:21 +0000

Fluctuating blood pressure during the middle-age years could boost the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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