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Fish oil benefits and limits for heart health
Fish oil has health benefits, but it’s not a wonder supplement. It’s important to know…
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Tips for how to check your blood pressure at home
Checking your blood pressure at home is a critical part of managing high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood…
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Chronic kidney disease: The warning sign before failure
The kidney is the chemist of the body. It keeps electrolytes (vitamins and minerals) and…
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Weight loss surgery options and benefits
Many have been on that endless treadmill of the latest diet fads, quickly losing 20 pounds…
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Pediatric nephrology provides kidney care for children
Pediatric nephrology is a specialty that provides kidney care for children. Nephrologists focus on the…
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Healthy salt substitutes: Shake it up for blood pressure
We Americans love our salt, but consuming a high sodium diet can lead to high…
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Early signs of heart disease in males
Hit pause, guys, before you bite into that bacon cheeseburger or drive past the gym…
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Sock marks may signal high blood pressure
If you’re noticing tighter shoes or sock marks, there may be a reason. Standing or…
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BE FAST: Stroke warning signs
Time is everything when someone you love is having a stroke, which is why it…
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