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Primary hypertension (HTN) is one of the most prevalent and preventable diseases facing North America. The disorder is linked to premature mortality, disability and morbidity, often in the form of cardio- and cerebrovascular events, in addition to increased medication and disease burden for other chronic...

A clinical trial reports that a high triglycerides diet that is naturally rich in polyphenols significantly lowers triglycerides. Most people with high triglycerides are told to cut down on certain types of foods, like trans fats and added sugars. Rarely, however, do health care providers offer...

If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to substantially limit your salt intake. This is because reducing sodium can help to lower blood pressure, which reduces your risk for heart disease. While much of the population consumes way too much sodium, it...

You are a reasonable person and you want to take care of your health. You know this means not ignoring your recent lab test which showed you have high triglycerides. But, you have heard of the frequent debilitating side effects that prescription fibrates and statin...