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flag New blood pressure guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes and early treatment to prevent heart disease.

flag The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released new blood pressure guidelines emphasizing lifestyle changes to prevent cardiovascular disease. flag Recommendations include a heart-healthy diet, reduced salt intake, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and stress management. flag Early treatment with blood pressure-lowering medications is also advised to reduce risks of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. flag Women are encouraged to monitor blood pressure during and after pregnancy. flag The guidelines introduce PREVENT, a risk calculator to estimate heart disease risks.

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