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Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Find out if eating whole-grain foods can lower blood pressure.
Caffeine: Does it affect blood sugar?
For some people with diabetes, one cup of coffee may raise or lower blood sugar. Learn how caffeine can affect blood sugar.
Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
Find out just how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks. You may be surprised at how much caffeine you're consuming.
Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?
Margarine usually tops butter for heart health. But not all margarines are created equal.
Bridge pose
Try this simple yoga pose to increase the flexibility in your back.
Breastfeeding nutrition: Tips for moms
Understand breastfeeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.
Breast milk storage: Do's and don'ts
Learn how to safely store expressed breast milk, what containers to use and how long breast milk will keep.
Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium
Want to lower your blood pressure? Cut back on sodium in your diet and add more potassium. Sodium increases your blood pressure. Potassium can reduce the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Many fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium, including bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, spinach, peas and tomatoes.
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Losing weight may reduce or end the need for blood pressure medicine.
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