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Tai chi is effective in managing several hypertension-related risk factors in older adults

Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults

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But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Blood pressure medications may raise the risk of colorectal polyps

Risk of Colorectal Polyps Tied to Blood Pressure Medications

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Risk increases with the number of antihypertensive drugs taken
Exercise has a positive effect on several measures of heart function as well as overall quality of life for patients with pulmonary hypertension

Exercise Appears Safe, Beneficial for Patients With Pulmonary HTN

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Meta-analysis of supervised exercise programs with lower levels of intensity
Women with hypertension and diabetes are less likely to consult with a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner and to self-prescribe CAM

Women With HTN, Diabetes Less Likely to Use Alternative Rx

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Lower odds for consulting complementary and alternative medicine practitioner, taking CAM
In normotensive young adults

Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP

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Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
A new analysis indicates that people with type 2 diabetes are less likely to suffer myocardial infarctions

BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN

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Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Chronic insomniacs who regularly take longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep appear to be at a significantly increased risk for hypertension

Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension

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Risk up with regularly taking longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep