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AHA: Sleep Apnea May Double Odds for High Blood Pressure in Blacks
Black adults with high blood pressure that defies standard prescription treatments might want to get screened for sleep apnea, new research suggests.

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Sleep, Don't Cram, Before Finals for Better Grades
It's a college tradition to pull "all-nighters" during final exams. But students may get better grades if they simply go to bed early, two new studies suggest.

Nagging Low Back Pain? Try Mindfulness
Almost no one is immune to occasional low back pain. But when it's chronic, when simple movement seems impossible, it can keep you from enjoying life. And painkillers aren't always the answer.

Health Tip: Rinsing Your Sinuses
Nasal irrigation systems, sometimes called neti pots, use a saltwater solution to help tame congested sinuses. The devices, when used properly, can help moisten dried and swollen nasal passages.

Too Much Salt Might Help Spur A-Fib
A high-salt diet could raise your risk for a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests.