Hope Connections manager discusses how this Catholic Charities of Onondaga County program helps those in recovery build a new life By Mary Beth Roach
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Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality
From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes
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