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Should blood pressure be taken at rest

That’s a good opportunity for discussion with your clinician. As for taking it before or after taking medication, follow your doctor’s preference. Making small changes in your diet is important to your heart health. Whelton says there is no general agreement on when to take your BP, but as far as keeping track of it,… Read More »

Here's Exactly What to Eat on Your Rest Day

You know the routine when it comes to diet and exercise: Eat the right number of calories and nutrients each day to maintain muscle, avoid weight gain, and energize your workouts. So, how might your diet change based on active and rest days? Should you be scaling back on calories when you’re not blasting them… Read More »