White-coat kids: high blood pressure reading may be a false alarm

Article Abstract:

Some children diagnosed as having hypertension turned out to have elevated blood pressure only when being tested. It turned out that the children were nervous about having their pressure measured. Many of the 34 children with this problem studied were overweight.

Psychological aspects, Pediatric diseases, Control, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity, Hypertension in children

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Who's the slender gender? Men and women differ in weight gain

Article Abstract:

Recent research suggests that high fat intake is the principal cause of body fat in men, while lack of exercise is the principal cause in women. Other gender differences regarding exercise, dietary fat, and weight gain are detailed.

Exercise, Dietary fat, Weight gain

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Low-pressure produce

Article Abstract:

Researchers have found that a high-potassium diet which includes fruits and vegetables reduces the need for anti-hypertension medication. In a study, 38% of those on a potassium diet were able to end medication therapy.

Health aspects, High-potassium diet, High potassium diet

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