Heart disease is often associated with the heart and arteries, but its effects extend far beyond the cardiovascular system.

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Dr. Holmstedt: Absolutely. By lowering the blood pressure, you can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke substantially. In fact, high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for ...