Despite the well-known dangers of high blood pressure, major shortfalls still exist in the screening, treatment and control of the disease even when patients are getting a doctor’s care, according to a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
In a unique look at how blood pressure, or hypertension, is being addressed once a patient […]
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The medications known as statins, typically prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels, may also modestly reduce blood pressure, according to a report in the April 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Several previous studies have suggested that statins may have an effect on blood pressure, particularly in patients with hypertension […]
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A happy marriage is good for blood pressure, but a traumatic one can be worse than being single, according to a new study. In other words, happily married adults have lower blood pressure.
Marriage must be of a high quality to be advantageous for blood pressure, study by Brigham Young University claims.
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Transidental Meditation to Lower Blood Pressure
Transcendental Meditation is an effective treatment for controlling high blood pressure with the added benefit of bypassing possible side effects and hazards of anti-hypertension drugs, according to a new meta-analysis conducted at the University of Kentucky. The […]
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New study suggests fat-free milk may offer protection against hypertension in women.
Women who drank more fat free milk and had higher dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D from foods, and not supplements, have a lower risk for developing hypertension or high blood pressure.
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Night-time noise from airplane raises blood pressure even while people sleep, according to a new study.
Actually, the louder the noise, the higher blood pressure will go, the four-year study suggest.
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No-added-salt diet lowers blood pressure Eating excessive amounts of salt may increase a person’s blood pressure, but there’s good news. A recent study shows that trying a no-added-salt diet can significantly lower your blood pressure, reducing your risk of heart disease.
The researchers examined 80 patients who had mild to moderate high blood pressure, but were […]
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Many people feel more in control of their current condition if they take and monitor their blood pressure at home.
In this short video you will learn how to take a blood pressure. In addition, you will learn other important things you should know, such as how often to take blood pressure and what is the […]
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About 75% of Americans with conditions that increase their risk for cardiovascular disease have high blood pressure.
The study, performed by scientists at the University of California, Irvine looked at data from 4,646 adults who took part in a national health survey.
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What are Foods That Naturally Lower Blood Pressure?
The basics of lowering high blood pressure include:
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