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Hypertension over a period of time

Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension

Q: Is hypertension a condition that worsens over time? A: Untreated, hypertension can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and death. It certainly can get worse with time. Pre-hypertension leads to hypertension if corrective action, such as life style changes, is not taken.

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Sure, Fast Food and Frozen Dinners Are Often High in Sodium, but Pancake Mix and Bagels, Too?

Topic - Sure, Fast Food and Frozen Dinners Are Often High in Sodium, but Pancake Mix and Bagels, Too?

(WebMD Health News) Even if you never touch a salt shaker and steer clear of potato chips and french fries, you are probably eating more salt than you think and much more than is good for you, an investigation from Consumer Reports shows. Researchers analyzed 37 processed foods and identified some surprising sources of hidden sodium. Read more