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Do you have high blood pressure OR swelling of your ankles? Getting too much salt?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Sodium.  A villain of sorts.  Are you one of the 90% of Americans who consume too much sodium?  10 food categories account for a great deal of our sodium intake, per the Centers for Disease Control. The top 10 culprits … Continue reading →

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Are you on a statin? Will it give you diabetes?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

We now know that a high-dosed statin can increase your risk of getting diabetes.  What are the risks?  New study shows increased risk of diabetes with high-dose statin medication albeit only 2 per 1000 patient-years.  Studies, though, showed that there … Continue reading →

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