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To lower blood pressure, exercise may be as good as medication

(Reuters Health) – For people with high blood pressure, starting an exercise regimen may lower blood pressure by as much as taking medication would, a large analysis suggests. Elderly people exercise at a public park in Hanoi, Vietnam October 9, 2018. REUTERS/Kham Researchers combined data from nearly 400 randomized trials that assessed the effects of… Read More: To lower blood pressure, exercise may be as good as… »

Why there are no good alternatives to holding data hostage

It had been a while since an electronic medical record vendor—or any other vendor—has withheld access to data, but it has happened again. As first reported here, there is a brewing dispute between Key Dental Group of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and MOGO of Westmont, Ill. The issue was revealed in a breach notification posted by… Read More: Why there are no good alternatives to holding data hostage »

Why Bifidobacteria Are So Good for You

There are trillions of bacteria on and in your body, and they’re extremely important for your health. One of the most important types is called Bifidobacteria. These beneficial bacteria digest dietary fiber, help prevent infection and produce vitamins and other important chemicals. Low counts of Bifidobacteria have been linked to many diseases, and Bifidobacteriasupplements may… Read More: Why Bifidobacteria Are So Good for You »