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NHLBI in the Press
A 12-month workplace wellness program that introduced flexible scheduling for employees led to cardiovascular improvements for workers ages 45 and older and for those with increased cardiovascular risks.
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Research Feature
Could we grow a human heart in a dish? It’s not that far-fetched. But before we go there, imagine looking at a blob the size of a sesame seed, rhythmically beating, and knowing it has the potential to unlock key mysteries surrounding the human heart. Scientists are now tapping into new stem cell-based technologies to grow highly complex 3D balls of...
tree in the shape of a heart
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Research Feature
Each November, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) observes National COPD Awareness Month and World COPD Day. Short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD is a serious lung disease that makes it harder to breathe and worsens over time. Of the nearly 16 million Americans who have been diagnosed with COPD, nearly 4 million...
Vegetables are shown next to a blood pressure monitor that displays a normal blood pressure reading.
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NHLBI in the Press
Compared to eating a high-sodium diet, adults who limited their salt intake to about 500 milligrams a day for one week saw their systolic blood pressure drop.

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