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| Cardiovascular / Cardiology | | What is a normal blood pressure? | | Written by Markus MacGill on January 27, 2021 | | Blood pressure is essential to life because it forces the blood around the body, delivering all the nutrients it needs. Here, we explain how to take your blood pressure, what the readings mean, and what counts as low, high, and normal. The article also offers some tips on how to maintain healthy blood pressure. | | Read on |
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| Nutrition / Diet | | What are the health benefits of guava? | | Written by Lana Burgess on January 27, 2021 | | Guava is a traditional remedy for a variety of ailments. Initial research suggests that compounds in guava leaf extract could help treat a number of conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, the flu, and cancer. Learn more here. | | Read on |
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| | Is distilled water safe to drink? | | Written by Jenna Fletcher on January 27, 2021 | | Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated, but there are several different kinds of water. So, does it matter what water you drink? In this article, we look at distilled water, the risks and benefits, and how mineral and metal content of water may or may not replace what the body losses in sweat and urine. | | Read on |
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| | Is saturated or unsaturated fat better for health? | | Written by Adam Felman on January 27, 2021 | | Saturated and unsaturated fat are the two primary forms of dietary fat. Their health impact is controversial. We examine their differences and effects. | | Read on |
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| | Are dates healthful? | | Written by Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA on January 27, 2021 | | Dates are sweet fruits that grow in bundles on date palms. While they are high in natural sugar, they also contain many essential nutrients. In this article, learn about the benefits of eating dates as well as whether they are suitable to eat for people avoiding sugar, such as those with diabetes. | | Read on |
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