Category Archives: Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a growing problem in the U.S. If left untreated or managed poorly, it can contribute to serious health complications, leading to a heart attack, stroke, and even death. Many Americans take blood pressure medication to lower their numbers, but some patients don’t seem to experience much improvement despite the therapy. New ...click here to read more

A growing health problem in America, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart disease, so it’s important you keep your numbers in check. Sure, there are medications to help lower your blood pressure, but natural remedies can yield beneficial results, too. A common natural remedy to lower blood pressure is reducing ...click here to read more

Colon cancer recurrence is associated with diabetes and high blood pressure, according to research. In a retrospective study looking at 36,000 colon cancer patients, the researchers found that early diabetes and high blood pressure increased the risk of colon cancer recurrence and mortality, compared to patients without either condition. Senior study author Nestor Esnaola said, ...click here to read more

Do-it-yourself blood pressure readings are better for heart disease and stroke risk assessment. The study found that the risk of heart disease and stroke was higher among patients with higher systolic readings (the top number) in the morning. Readings of 145 mm Hg indicated a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, compared to readings ...click here to read more

Blood pressure fluctuations cause faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to research. The findings revealed that blood pressure fluctuations were associated with faster cognitive decline among older adults over the course of five years. Lead study author Bo (Bonnie) Qin explained, “Blood pressure variability might signal blood flow instability, which could lead to the ...click here to read more

When it comes to high blood pressure – hypertension – there are many factors that can cause your numbers to soar. Salt intake, stress, old age, smoking, extra weight, lack of physical activity, genetics, alcohol consumption, sleep apnea, and kidney disease are all common causes of high blood pressure, but a new study has found ...click here to read more

A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help reduce blood pressure and help prevent heart disease. Research from the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh shows that sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide (NO) in the skin. NO is a small messenger molecule that controls blood pressure. This ...click here to read more

Phosphate-rich foods can raise blood pressure and even promote heart disease. The culprit is really the growth hormone found in the foods called fibroblast growth factor 23 or FGF23 for short. The findings come from a study by researchers at Vetmeduni Vienna and published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine in May. Frequently used in the processed ...click here to read more

Dropping five pounds can make a difference to your health. Those small fluctuations in weight could be doing you harm. So before you brush off that snug waistband, you should know that a small increase in weight is bad for your blood pressure. Why those few extra points raise your blood pressure? Chronic stress can ...click here to read more

Blood pressure woes are a growing problem, affecting more and more Americans every day. Worse yet, because it’s symptomless, you often become aware of your high blood pressure only once you begin experiencing the associated health issues. If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, or even prehypertension, you want to do anything you can to keep ...click here to read more

Accurate blood pressure measurements, including blood pressure differences when lying down versus standing up and sitting can be very helpful when healthcare providers are trying to monitor the condition. However, it’s important to understand the impact that each position has on blood pressure levels. There are three common positions that healthcare workers use when taking ...click here to read more

Psoriasis risk increases with high blood pressure and anti-hypertension drugs. Psoriasis is an immune-related disease affecting nearly three percent of the American population. The researchers found that in women, specifically, long-term hypertension along with the use of anti-hypertension drugs (especially beta-blockers) was associated with a higher risk of psoriasis. The researchers analyzed psoriasis cases in ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or told you’re at risk of developing the condition, you’ve likely been advised to limit your sodium intake. But new research shows that sugar – particularly the kind found in processed foods – is more closely linked to high blood pressure than salt. Added sugars may increase ...click here to read more

Heart attack and stroke risk from hypertension is reduced by statins and blood pressure drugs. Research suggests that combining statins for cholesterol with blood pressure medications reduced the risk of heart disease by 40 percent. The trial, known as HOPE-3, could push doctors to add statins to patient’s blood pressure treatment even if they have ...click here to read more