American College of Cardiology

Web-Based Counseling Lowers Blood Pressure As Much As Meds

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People who received regular lifestyle counseling online were able to lower their blood pressure as much as a medication would, researchers said Saturday. Their study involved 264 people with high blood pressure and an average age of 58. The subjects’ average blood pressure began at around 140/90 mmHg, meaning they had what is clinically known … Read more

Cholesterol-Slashing Drug Does Not Impair Brain

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A new cholesterol-slashing drug that has shown promise for high-risk patients does not impair brain function, according to a study out Saturday. Previous research had raised the possibility that evolocumab, sold under the brand name Repatha by Amgen, may have a damaging effect on memory and cognitive function. Evolocumab is part of a new class … Read more