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Category Archives: Blood Pressure

An Action Plan to Reduce Blood Pressure

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

Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure throughout Life May Help Decrease Dementia Risk in Late Life

High blood pressure should be a concern at any age, but new research shows that it could be a significant marker of dementia if experienced in midlife. This new information suggests that maintaining healthy blood pressure throughout life may be one way to help decrease the risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. In a study ...click here to read more

Take A Holistic Approach for Better Circulation

If you regularly notice you’ve got cold hands and feet, you’re likely experiencing circulation problems. And although the cold touch may appear to be nothing more than a minor annoyance, it could indicate a more significant problem. If nutrient-rich oxygenated blood isn’t reaching your hands and feet, it’s entirely plausible that it’s not reaching your ...click here to read more

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Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering May Reduce Stroke Recurrence Risk: Study

You may already know that high blood pressure is a significant risk for a stroke, but for those who have already suffered a stroke, it could be the link between recurrence. A recent study shows that well-controlled blood pressure can reduce the risk of another stroke by about 20 percent. Research published in JAMA Neurology suggests maintaining a ...click here to read more

Safely Exercising with High Blood Pressure

Exercising with high blood pressure can be daunting. You’ve undoubtedly heard it can be good for you, but perhaps you’re not comfortable with the risks and the way it feels. Going too hard may get your blood pressure too high and put you at risk for a heart attack or leave you feeling like your ...click here to read more