Category Archives: Blood Pressure

I was shocked by the results of a recent survey conducted by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association. There’s a good chance you might be too. Perhaps you’ve heard of the “silent killer.” High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on a person without any noticeable symptoms and before you know ...click here to read more

New research is suggesting possible preventative measures for a common type of heart arrhythmia. Known as “heart block,” it is a disruption in the normal electrical signaling between the four valves of the heart. The crossed signals lead to irregular heartbeats which are often treated by a pacemaker. But new research published in JAMA is ...click here to read more

A new study has produced shocking results on the effects of the DASH diet for people aged 74 and younger. Well, perhaps the results aren’t entirely shocking. The DASH diet has been proven to have benefits for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. But new findings from researchers at Wake Forest University recently uncovered a specific ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel guilty about dozing off for a midday nap? If you do, you shouldn’t. That nap could be lowering your risk for a heart attack. New research from the American College of Cardiology suggests a daily nap could lower blood pressure as much as consuming less salt and alcohol. In fact, daily ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you know that you should be trying to lower your blood pressure. But how low do you need to go? A brand-new study has identified a new target blood pressure that can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and overall mortality in diabetics. Roughly 420 million people around the world ...click here to read more

According to a recent study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, people with type 2 diabetes who received intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels at 130/80 mm/Hg or below had fewer strokes, heart attacks, and other diabetes complications, regardless of pre-existing cardiovascular risk. Type 2 diabetes affects more than 420 million ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered that systolic and diastolic blood pressure may be successfully reduced by using a cognitive behavior app. The daily-use app encourages patients to set out personalized behaviors to help reduce high blood pressure. The app is supported by a multidisciplinary team that looks at healthy behavior changes, and users can ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that nighttime trips to the bathroom to urinate may be a sign of high blood pressure. Study author Dr. Satoshi Konno explained, “Our study indicates that if you need to urinate in the night—called nocturia—you may have elevated blood pressure and/or excess fluid in your body. If you continue to have ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that consuming beetroot juice may combat high blood pressure resulting from a high salt diet. The current study was conducted on animals but shed light on a possible prevention method for humans. A diet high in sodium is associated with hypertension – high blood pressure – and it is often ...click here to read more

The latest research findings uncovered that reducing blood pressure among seniors helps reduce the accumulation of brain lesions. These benefits were seen among seniors who took medications to keep their 24-hour systolic blood pressure at 130 mm Hg as opposed to those who kept it at 145 mm Hg. A reduction of brain lesions was ...click here to read more

Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of high blood pressure. The study involved over 17,000 Americans, which revealed seven to 13 drinks a week substantially increased blood pressure. Previous research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may protect a person from heart disease, but the latest findings refute this notion. Past research has not looked ...click here to read more

Do you put off exercising because you simply don’t have the time? Exercise is essential to support good health, especially when it comes to controlling blood pressure. Although it is recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day to improve your health, you may only need five minutes of exercise a day to start ...click here to read more

Morning exercise with short walking breaks lowers blood pressure in older adults. The latest study revealed that at least 30 minutes of walking in the morning is enough to support healthy blood pressure throughout the day. Furthermore, taking frequent breaks throughout the day can improve blood pressure benefits from morning exercise. The study looked at ...click here to read more

Variability in blood pressure after a stroke may increase death risk. The latest research findings looked closely at varying blood pressure numbers after a stroke and their impact on death risk. The researchers looked at data from 1,947 patients who had four to five blood pressure readings within 24 hours after a stroke. After adjusting ...click here to read more