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Use of beta-blockers to treat high blood pressure in people with HIV associated with poorer cardiovascular outcomes

Beta-blockers for first-line treatment high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of heart disease among people with HIV, according to research published in Hypertension. Investigators from the US Department of Veterans Affairs examined cardiovascular outcomes among approximately 8000 HIV-positive individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure) over seven years of follow-up. One in eight… Read More »

High protein diet no carbs

Just choose the right ones. Discuss any changes in medication and relevant lifestyle changes with your doctor. The high protein dieters also maintained their weight loss for less time than the others and were also less physically active, possible due to having lower energy levels. Just a single cup of raspberries contains 8 grams of… Read More »