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High Blood Pressure Is A Silent Killer

High Blood Pressure Is A Silent Killer

High blood pressure is a silent killer. Unfortunately, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. This translates to roughly 122 million people aged 20 years old and over having hypertension. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, and other health threats. Can …

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Ultra Processed Foods: The Not So New Silent Killer

Fast Food Menus More Unhealthy Than 30 Years Ago

It is no secret that ultra-processed foods are not good for you, research has been pointing that fact out for decades, but it has become more of an issue in recent years, as demonstrated in the global rates of obesity and diabetes. The Western world is more impacted by this food trend, but it has …

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