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If all Americans had their hypertension under control

Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money

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Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
Eye tracking may help quantify the severity of disconjugate eye movements associated with concussion and brain injury

Eye Tracking Could Quantify Symptoms of Brain Injury

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Could serve as measure of severity of concussion-related ocular motility disruption
When pregnant women have non-severe hypertension

Less-Tight Control of Non-Severe BP in Pregnancy OK for Fetus

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Controlling gestational blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom
Compared to people with conservative and moderate political ideologies

Liberals, Independents Found to Have Greater Longevity

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But researchers can't pinpoint why they outlive Republicans, Democrats over 30 years
Boys who start playing tackle football before the age of 12 may face a higher risk for neurological deficits as adults

Starting Football Young May Lead to Higher Cognitive Risks

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Former pros who played before age of 11 show greater deficits in memory and thinking skills
Nearly one in 10 American adults don't take their medications as prescribed because they can't afford to

CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs

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Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
A smartphone application providing real-time advice about sun protection offers some improvement in sun protection behaviors

Real-Time Mobile App Can Improve Sun Protection

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Two studies demonstrate some improvement in sun protection behaviors
Sleeping well during middle age may be an investment that leads to better mental functioning later in life

Sleeping Well in Middle Age May Pay Off Later in Life

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Better functioning reported decades afterward, researchers find
Automated external defibrillators installed and ready for use in many public spaces can save lives when needed

FDA to Strengthen Approval Process for AEDs

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Agency has received 72,000 reports of automated external defibrillators failing
A planned labor and vaginal birth after cesarean is an appropriate option for most women with a history of prior cesarean birth

AAFP Advocates for Planned Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

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Clinicians should counsel, encourage, and facilitate planned vaginal birth after cesarean