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Learn how to ensure accurate blood pressure measurements and protect yourself from the silent killer of hypertension.

Researchers have found that people with high blood pressure often have a different mix of gut bacteria compared to those with normal blood pressure. Certain bacteria in the gut produce substances ...

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