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August 14, 2026

Happy Friday!

Today, we’ll cover what may speed up kidney aging , and an unexpected way to lower your blood pressure.

Enjoy!

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
What May Speed Up Kidney Aging
What May Speed Up Kidney Aging
The kidneys are among the quietest of the major organs. A person can lose nearly half of their kidney function before a single clear symptom appears.
An Unexpected Way to Lower Blood Pressure
An Unexpected Way to Lower Blood Pressure
Rather than suggesting a new blood pressure remedy, new findings point to something more intriguing.
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