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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a chronic condition where blood continually pushes against the walls of your arteries. When this happens, your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your body, which can increase your risk for heart disease, kidney problems and even stroke. Hypertension can also affect cancer treatment.

“This is why it’s important to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels, and that’...

Your social media feed is probably full of talk about peptides. Influencers claim this dietary supplement can boost your health in various ways, such as muscle repair, reducing inflammation and enhancing joint recovery.

But what are peptides, and is there any benefit to taking them? What about risks?

Here’s what you need to know.

If you break down proteins into their...