Diabetes, which is the eighth leading cause of death in the US, is a major health crisis in Texas. Over the past decade, cases in Texas have surged 40%, and by 2040, nearly 8 million Texans are projected to have the disease, doubling the current prevalence to 23.8%. Texas consistently surpasses national averages, with East …
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Managing your high blood pressure can be such a pain. Fortunately, with a better understanding of nutrition’s role, it doesn’t have to be. By Rita Zapien, Registered Dietitian According to the American Heart Association, about half of Americans have high blood pressure, known as hypertension. Many people don’t know they have it because most …