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Personal Air Purifiers Do Make a Difference to Blood Pressure

Since we can't depend on the system to help with reduction of traffic related air pollution, it is worth investing in personal air purifiers at home and in the office

Personal Air Purifiers Do Make a Difference to Blood Pressure
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The Cardiovascular Syndemic - 5 Threats, 1 Battle

High blood pressure, high fasting plasma glucose, high lipids, smoking and overweight/obesity are the 5 epidemics that together form a syndemic that needs to be tackled together and aggressively.

The Cardiovascular Syndemic - 5 Threats, 1 Battle
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Is It Too Late to Change or Can We Turn Things Around Even after Age 55?

It is never too late to change. As with physical activity, if we stop smoking and start controlling blood pressure, even after the age of 55, significant benefits still accrue.

Is It Too Late to Change or Can We Turn Things Around Even after Age 55?
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Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)

Updated data on the impact of physical activity on blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, cancers, falls and dementia

Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)
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Living on Main Roads can Raise Your Blood Pressure

Exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution increases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Living on Main Roads can Raise Your Blood Pressure
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Measuring Your Own Blood Pressure at Home

Everyone should learn how to measure their own blood pressure at home.

Measuring Your Own Blood Pressure at Home
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Bad Gums and High Blood Pressure

Bad gums (periodontitis) increase the risk of high blood pressure

Bad Gums and High Blood Pressure
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Physical Activity and Blood Pressure

Physical activity helps with blood pressure control

Physical Activity and Blood Pressure