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Cool a Brain, Save a Life

November 16th, 2009 Comments off

Chilling the brains of people in cardiac arrest as they are rushed to the hospital improves the chances they will survive — and without brain damage, researchers report.

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Cool a Brain, Save a Life

Screen Time Boosts Kids’ Blood Pressure

August 4th, 2009 Comments off

Too much “screen time,” whether it’s watching TV, using a computer, or playing a video game, may hike the blood pressure of young children, a new study shows.

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Screen Time Boosts Kids’ Blood Pressure

Genes Affect Blood Pressure Risk

June 16th, 2009 Comments off

Genes may help explain why some people are more or less susceptible to the negative effects of drinking, smoking, or lack of exercise on their blood pressure.

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Genes Affect Blood Pressure Risk

Blood Pressure Too High? Get a Wallet Card

June 16th, 2009 Comments off

A new study shows educating people with high blood pressure about their condition and giving them attainable goals can help them lower their blood pressure without expensive interventions.

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Blood Pressure Too High? Get a Wallet Card