Most people who lost weight through an intense program and had high blood pressure ended up gaining it back within a year—especially compared to those who just got regular check-ins.

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One year follow-up of overweight and obese hypertensive adults following intensive lifestyle therapy.

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2006 Oct

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One year follow-up of overweight and obese hypertensive adults following intensive lifestyle therapy.

Score: 38

DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-277X.2006.00711.X

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