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Lucas Van Wormer has a disease, which is much more common in adults than children: pulmonary hypertension (PH). Thus, the 10-year-old UCLA patient is on a mission to raise awareness of an “adult” lung disease that affects kids too. Lucas is an up-and-coming voice-over actor who has voiced radio commercials and an animated television pilot. He has narrated a 30 second public service announcement to help educate the public about how the disease affects kids.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that March 26 through April 1 is World Salt Awareness Week. The CDC notes that strong evidence exists that too much sodium intake increases blood pressure. The agency notes that approximately nine out of 10 Americans aged two years and older consume too much sodium. Most of the sodium is contained in packaged, processed, store-bought, and restaurant food. The resultant increased blood pressure is the most significant modifiable risk factor for stroke
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New studies show that doctors need to change the way they check a patient’s blood pressure.
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If you have high blood pressure, perhaps you might start our day with a glass of beet juice--but talk to your doctor first.
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Pigmented potatoes, such as the Purple Majesty, have been shown to contain healthful nutrients that will help lower blood pressure without fear of weight gain.
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Regular consumption of black tea may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Engaging in a healthy lifestyle, when young, is the most effective way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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When individuals whose meals contained less sodium than potassium were compared with those whose diets had a high sodium-to-potassium ratio, the latter were nearly 50% more likely to die from any cause and more than twice as likely to die from ischemic heart disease during a follow-up period (average: 14.8 years).
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People who take their medicine to control blood pressure live longer than those who don't. Taking a simple fluid pill to control systolic (the top number) hypertension could increase life expectancy.
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Fresh kiwifruits are available year round in the US, but are often overlooked in favor of the more popular apples, bananas, and oranges. However, these little furry green fruits pack a big punch, and should be included as part of a healthy diet, particularly if you are trying to lower your blood pressure.
