Childhood hypertension has been on the increase worldwide. From 2000 to 2020, the incidence of high blood pressure in children and adolescents nearly doubled. Estimates are that about 1 in 25 children, ages 12-19, have hypertension, and 1 in 10 has prehypertension (elevated blood pressure but not yet high enough to classify as hypertension). Child getting his blood pressure measured at the doctor's office. What are the Causes? Blood pressure ranges vary with age. For teens an

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Sugar can be tasty but too much is toxic Now that you have ideas for healthy sweet treats from last week, I will tell you the dangers of too much sugar this week. Most of us are pretty sweet on sugar, but research reveals a bittersweet reality! Sugar occurs naturally in any food that contains carbohydrates - fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming these natural forms of sugar are healthy since these types of food also contain fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minera