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Science News for June 23, 1997


High Cholesterol Boosts Blood Pressure In High-Stress Situations

Researchers found that high cholesterol can lead to increased blood pressure during stressful situations, but lowering cholesterol can help control this response and reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The study involved 70 people with normal blood pressure, with 33 having normal cholesterol and 37 having high cholesterol.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalAmerican Journal of Hypertension·DateJun 23, 1997