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PENSACOLA, Fla. — High blood pressure can be deadly. Studies estimate half of all adults in the United States suffer from it. Doctors Madison Gilbert and Josie Blasius are ambulatory care pharmacists. They run the new hypertension clinic at Ascension Sacred Heart. Every day, they treat patients with high blood pressure. For the first time since 2017, the American Heart …

Ordinarily, I’m a sensible person – at least part-time. A journalist, an asker of questions, a checker of sources. Historically, a big fan of research. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But three years into a debilitating chronic illness, I am willing to try anything to get …

A healthy eating plan is one of the cornerstones of blood sugar management.  Experts say there are also simple habits that can keep blood sugar in check. These include regular movement, prioritizing sleep and managing stress. Whether you’re living with prediabetes or diabetes—or just want more balanced blood sugar—what you eat is pivotal. However, it’s not the only thing that …

A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit: Stock A major new study reveals 3 simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a third. Adopting a Mediterranean-style …

Up to 53 million American women of childbearing age have at least one risk factor that increases the odds of severe birth defects. A CDC study including survey responses from more than 5,300 women as young as 12 and up to 49 reported that over 66 percent had at least one risk factor: obesity, diabetes, a history of smoking, food …

This season’s With Love, Meghan has a fresh vibe. From stationery to jewelry, and a call to slow down and reconnect. With Love, Meghan, Season Two. Netflix. Netflix PR She’s back. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Netflix this Tuesday, August 26, 2024, with a new season of her hit lifestyle cooking series, With Love, Meghan. Once again, I was …

Despite the uniform appearance of pink flamingo flocks, individuals live very different lifestyles. In the Camargue region of France, some stay put for their entire lives while others migrate along the Mediterranean coast. Now, scientists believe these two groups differ in how they age, too. New research published Monday, August 25, in the journal PNAS found that migratory flamingoes, who …

Alexa Ray Joel shared an update on her father Billy Joel’s health as the legendary singer battles a brain disorder. Billy, 76, announced that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) – which affects his vision, hearing and balance – on social media in May. The “Riverside Way” singer, who is the daughter of Billy and his ex-wife, …

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Many of us have seen the impact of dementia on loved ones. It’s a condition we think arrives much later in life, but the things we do now have a long-lasting impact. We recently discussed one behavior in an EatingWell article that deeply resonated with many: A sedentary lifestyle can increase your chances of developing dementia. Why?  Sitting for too …