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Is that right? Vitamin C lowers blood pressure?

Vitamin C

People have placed lots of stock in vitamin C to address all kinds of health issues; many people swear by it as a way to ward off the common cold, for instance, even though that connection is scientifically shaky.

 

Barbershops can help lower blood pressure, study finds

Barbershops can help lower blood pressure, study finds

Shave and a haircut ... and a blood pressure check. Stylists in African-American communities can educate on medical info, study finds.

 

Short people at higher risk of heart problems

Short people at higher risk of heart problems

Short people have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one, when compared to tall people, a new study says, though weight, blood pressure and smoking habits remain more important factors.

 

Brazil health minister prescribes more sex

Brazil's health minister has a remedy for the nation's high-blood- pressure problem: More sex.

 

Drug duo may reduce heart attacks and strokes

Drug duo may reduce heart attacks and strokes

A combination of cholesterol and blood pressure medicine can cut the incidence of attacks by up to 60%, a report says.

 

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