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Steady the Pressure: Everyday Habits That Help Lower High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, often called the “silent threat,” affects millions of people worldwide. While it can feel intimidating, the encouraging news is that small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference. Managing blood pressure isn’t about perfection—it’s about building habits that support your heart over time. Choose Heart‑Friendly Foods A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps support healthy blood pressure. Many people follow the DASH diet, which emphasizes potassium‑rich foods like bananas, spinach, and sweet potatoes. Reducing sodium intake—especially from processed foods—can also help your body maintain a healthier fluid balance. Move Your Body Regularly Physical activity strengthens your heart, allowing it to pump blood with less effort. Even 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week can have a noticeable impact. The key is consistency, not intensity. Manage Stress Thoughtfully Chronic stress can contribute to el...
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Wall Street and Global Markets Take a Dip After Holiday Weekend

 

Wall Street and global markets started the week on a bearish note, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, before the bell. The Hong Kong benchmark index fell more than 2%, and investors were left without cues from overnight trading due to the holiday weekend.

Investors have been betting on the Federal Reserve cutting its main interest rate six or more times through 2024, a much more aggressive track than the Fed itself has hinted at. However, after a roaring start to the year, investors are growing a bit more cautious about how soon the Fed will begin cutting interest rates, how quickly, and by how much.

The first quarter of this year may be marked by the realization that it’s too early for the central banks to cut the interest rates unless something really bad hits the fan.

Microsoft rose about 0.7%, to $391.25 per share, before the bell Tuesday, vaulting past Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company with a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion.


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