August 19th, 2009

A Simple Way to Cut Your Heart Attack Risk

Joseph McCaffrey, MD, FACS
Most of us know we should reduce the salt (sodium chloride) in our diet to help control blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  While the amount of sodium we eat is important, it’s not the whole story. A recent study has confirmed what other studies [...]

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August 14th, 2009

Blood Pressure Meds for All?

By Al Sears, MD
I just finished reading the British Medical Journal … there was an article by a group of researchers telling doctors they should put everyone over 40 on blood pressure drugs — even if they don’t have high blood pressure!1
According to the study’s authors, “Guidelines on the use of blood pressure lowering drugs [...]

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