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What does blood pressure really mean?  Featured
What does blood pressure really mean?
Here’s what you need to know about this vital measurement.
How shingles can increase risk for heart attack, stroke 
How shingles can increase risk for heart attack, stroke
For those under 40, the link between this viral rash and cardiac conditions is even higher.
Many who need cholesterol medications aren’t taking them 
Many who need cholesterol medications aren’t taking them
Not properly managing this condition can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Too much time on the Internet linked to health problems in teens 
Too much time on the Internet linked to health problems in teens
Spending more than 14 hours a week online can trigger high blood pressure, obesity and much more.
Three avoidable risk factors contributing to early death 
Three avoidable risk factors contributing to early death
Learn how to manage these conditions for a healthy life.
Don’t ignore hypertension in kids, experts warn 
Don’t ignore hypertension in kids, experts warn
Monitoring blood pressure during adolescence could prevent heart problems later.
Beetroot juice may beat high blood pressure 
Beetroot juice may beat high blood pressure
This ancient remedy is becoming a modern medical marvel.