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Health professional measuring a patient’s waist, a check for obesity and high blood pressure risk

Obesity and High Blood Pressure: How Extra Weight Raises Your Risk

Losing even 5 pounds can make a difference. Here is how extra weight affects your numbers, how doctors measure it, and realistic goals to start with.

Alternative Treatmentshealthy lifestylehigh blood pressure
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Person pressing an acupressure point on the inner wrist before bed.

5 Acupressure Points for Sleep: Where to Find Them and What Research Shows

Sleep
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Coconut and Coriander Chicken

Thai Coconut Chicken With Coriander: A Lighter, DASH-Friendly Curry

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