Blood Pressure Information: Diet, Sodium & Medication

Why does sodium increase blood pressure? Maintaining healthy levels requires understanding dietary impacts from meat, turmeric, and supplements like niacin.

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Blood Pressure Range for Athletes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Karen Hellesvig-Gaskell

Athletes enjoy better cardiovascular fitness than their less active counterparts. This commonly leads to a lower resting heart rate as the cardiovascular system of a trained athlete functions more efficiently.