Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs, study finds

"Do-it-yourself" blood pressure measurements and medicine changes work better than usual doctor-office care in some patients, a study of older adults in England found.

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New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks

Overweight patients with risk factors for heart disease should be sent by their doctors for "intensive behavioral counseling" about diet or exercise, according to new recommendations from the...

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Jobs with highest and lowest heart disease risk revealed

People's risk of heart disease may differ based on their jobs — workers in service and blue-collar occupations, as well as unemployed people, are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke,...

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Salt-reduction campaign led to drastic decrease in deaths from stroke, heart disease

A nationwide campaign to reduce salt intake among people in the United Kingdom resulted in a drastic reduction in heart disease and stroke deaths among the population.

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Why your blood pressure should be checked in both arms

People who have different blood pressure readings in their right versus left arm may be at increased risk for serious heart problems later in life, a new study suggests

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