Category Archives: Blood Pressure

Do you really want red red wine to stay close to you? Although it’s been touted to have healthful benefits, new research isn’t so sure. For the last number of decades, no one has missed a beat when it comes to the potential health benefits of red wine. Its antioxidant polyphenols—particularly resveratrol—has been associated with ...click here to read more

Coffee seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Millions of people routinely drink it, and it’s a staple in many cultures around the globe. People love it, yet many are confused about how they should think of it; is it a health food, superfood, guilty pleasure, or health risk? Right out of the gate, I can tell ...click here to read more

As you’ve gotten older, you may be a little more likely to stay in your lane. You have a good idea of what you like, what you’re good at, and probably most importantly, what you know. But new things, in some cases, can bring on significant benefits. If you don’t have any hobbies, finding one ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that identifying respiratory diseases can help lead towards improved hypertension in lungs. This new study conducted on animals will help to pave the way for how physicians will be able to identify the risk of pulmonary hypertension in humans. Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood ...click here to read more

The plant-based diet, whether vegetarian or vegan, is always a point of contention. On one hand, you’ve got countless studies indicating it’s got a powerful ability to make you healthier: lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol profile, virtually no-risk for diabetes, and countless other benefits to showcase its worth. On the other hand, extreme or exclusionary ...click here to read more

Most people know that high blood pressure can cause many health issues, but what is often overlooked is how low blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia. A decline in brain function is not a normal part of aging, as some may think. Age-related cognitive decline has many causes, and research shows how low ...click here to read more

What do you do to keep high blood pressure in check? Exercise more? Yep. Eat a healthier diet? You bet. Lose weight? Sure thing. But one often-overlooked strategy for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health is learning how to effectively manage stress. Feeling stressed or anxious can put added pressure on your heart, which ...click here to read more

For those who have Alzheimer’s disease, blood pressure that fluctuates could affect the rate of dementia. Research shows a new understanding of the links between Alzheimer’s disease and blood vessels and how they can worsen dementia. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 200,000 people under the age of 65. It’s the ...click here to read more

New research shows that women who experience hypertension during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing heart disease later in life. The findings show that these women could develop cardiovascular disorders, including stroke and heart failure. The study from King’s College in London had a team of researchers that studied electronic health records from 1997 ...click here to read more

Many studies have linked gum disease with a host of health issues, but research shows yet another connection to hypertension. Combining a total of 81 studies from 26 countries, this research compiled the best available evidence to examine the odds of high blood pressure in patients with gum disease. Published in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of ...click here to read more

Imagine if you could cure what ails you with one pill per day. Wouldn’t that be great? You might think so, but I would have to disagree. Let me tell you why. I have an uncle that’s been sick for as long as I can remember. He’s always overweight and now is obese. He takes ...click here to read more

A quiet morning routine is a great way to start the day, is it not? Read the paper, watch the news, and eat some brekkie while sipping a coffee. Sounds perfect. But before getting to all that, you might want to do this first. And you might not jump at the idea, but trust me, ...click here to read more

Throughout life, those who maintain modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels lower their risk of heart disease and circulatory disease, according to a new study. This research helps to reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout all stages of life. For the study, Professor Brian Ference, lead researcher of ...click here to read more

The other week, an interesting study came out. To tell you the truth, it’s a bit of a doozy. The good news is that over the past two decades, deaths from heart disease has declined. But that has slowed down big-time since 2010. The reason, according to researchers, is that conditions like type-2 diabetes, obesity, ...click here to read more