Storytelling may help control blood pressure in African-Americans

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 12:22 in Health & Medicine

Controlling blood pressure is not only a medical challenge, but a social one as well. Because patients are required to strictly adhere to a treatment plan that may include medication, dietary restrictions and regular doctor visits, the ideas of wellness and health are also powerful parts of the social reinforcement needed for behavioural change...

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