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American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals
They don't reduce the risk of heart attack, heart failure or death, researchers report
Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment
5 potassium-rich food combos to fight hypertension
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age
But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say
