Study says patients can meditate hypertension away

Article Abstract:

A study published in Hypertension magazine found Transcendental Meditation lowers blood pressure as well as various hypertension drugs. The study involved 127 elderly African American hypertension patients that were divided into three groups. The Transcendental Meditation group reduced their blood pressure better than the muscle relaxation group or the lifestyle modification group.

Physiological aspects, Transcendental Meditation

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Moderate lifestyle changes cut hypertension in elderly

Article Abstract:

Weight loss and decreased salt intake have been proven to be effective means of lowering blood pressure for elderly patients without the use of medications. In a trial of 875 women and men ranging from 60 to 80 years of age, researchers found a 53% reduced risk in those following a low-salt, weight-loss plan. Low-salt and weight-loss reduced risk 31% and 30% respectively.

Aged, Elderly, Blood pressure, Blood pressure regulation

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Supreme Court lets stand abortion access protection

Article Abstract:

The US Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court decision that the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act does not reduce the freedom of expression or religion of any individual and, as a result, anti-abortion activists cannot block the entrance to abortion clinics. It is a crime involving interstate commerce.

Political organizations, Abortion Clinics, Abortion & Anti-Abortion Groups, Laws, regulations and rules, Pro-life movement, Abortion services, Pro-life groups, Pro-choice groups

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