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20% of Canadians have hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to a new study released today by Health Canada. Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular and kidney disease and can lead to strokes, heart attacks and death.

Are the shorter days and longer nights getting you down? Recession making it harder to smile? Try transcendental meditation to soothe what ails you.

College students who spent about 20 minutes at least once a day in a state of transcendental meditation experienced lower blood pressure, reduced psychological distress, anxiety and depression. Dr.

Though salt is one of the most commonly used spices to flavor our foods, it may be worse for you than you think. Not only does salt cause cardiovascular disease, strokes, and coronary artery disease, but it causes weight gain and water retention.

Magnesium is an extremely important mineral, and the magnitude of its importance is just starting to be understood by doctors, physicians, and researchers. Until recently, the main focus of magnesium has been on treating high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia of pregnancy.

Sodium is everywhere – on the table, in our food, and in our heart’s. It’s a dangerous additive used by many to enhance bland tasting food. Whether it’s a sprinkle on something you ordered in a restaurant, or just a pinch for you popcorn, too much can be lethal.