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When it comes to lowering blood pressure through diet, there's a hyperfocus on sodium. It's worth taking this advice with more than a grain of salt: The American Heart Association notes that cutting ...

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Many people find themselves lying in bed, suddenly aware of their heart beating faster than usual. When the room grows still, the pulse in your chest can feel louder, stronger and impossible to ignore ...

Experience the drama "The Normal Heart" as it makes its San Antonio debut. This powerful story of love, loss and activism during the early days of the AIDS crisis runs through Dec. 14. Directed by Tim ...

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