Friday, July 11, 2014

Lower blood pressure by escaping to the country

Lower blood pressure by escaping to the country

Caroline Petvin

(Health Secrets) Do you need lower blood pressure? Exposure to city center air pollution can raise your blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented to the American Thoracic Society. While the impact of city pollution on respiratory diseases has previously been identified, this is the first study to link air pollution caused by traffic and industry to high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease. Read More.

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