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A Lifestyle Approach To High Blood Pressure

A Lifestyle Approach To High Blood Pressure

Why high blood pressure can often be managed without medications

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Sep 01, 2022
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On the morning of April 12th, 1945, US President Franklin D Roosevelt developed a severe headache while sitting to have his portrait painted. His blood pressure was recorded at 300/190mmHg. Shortly after, he lost consciousness and died.

Before the 1950s, very little was known about high blood pressure. Today, we know a lot more. High blood pressure, def…

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