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How to take control of hypertension

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Millions of people have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know it! It’s one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Today, we’re focusing on how to ...
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The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...
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Here's help on how to take control of diabetes - join Extension, WCH educational series

Our Dining with Diabetes team is returning this fall with back-to-back educational sessions to help those with diabetes manage the disease. Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences ...
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WiFi signals can measure heart rate—no wearables needed

Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. student Nayan Bhatia demonstrates Pulse-Fi, technology that uses WiFi signals to measure a person's heart rate. Heart rate is one of the most basic and important ...