Elderly may have higher blood pressure in cold weather
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 17:07
in Health & Medicine
Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a report in the January 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
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