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Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood Pressure or Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association


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Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood Pressure or Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?

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Prescribing Exercise Prescriptions that FITT for Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in the Middle of the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Spectrum

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Top Things to Know: Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood Pressure or Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?

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News Release: "Prescription" to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure & cholesterol

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Physical Activity as a Critical Component of First-Line Treatment for Elevated Blood Pressure or Cholesterol: Who, What, and How?

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2017 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults

2018 Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol

Routine Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Healthcare Settings

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