Category Archives: Blood Pressure

It seems easy enough to measure your blood pressure at home, right? All you have to do is buy a device, put it on your arm, and maybe push a button. But the reality is that it’s not that easy. And an inaccurate blood pressure reading can throw measurements off significantly, which could be dangerous. ...click here to read more

Many people experience elevated blood pressure upon standing, and new research has found that it may increase the risk for heart attack. The study published in the journal Hypertension found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events. An estimated 40% of people globally have ...click here to read more

With cases of high blood pressure rising globally, many are looking for ways to reduce hypertension without the use of medication. A new study from China may have found an interesting way to lower the risk of developing the condition. According to the new research, eating a balanced diet including protein from various sources may ...click here to read more

According to new research, older women who carry certain types of oral bacteria are at risk for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The study found that these oral microorganisms were associated with the development of this condition in postmenopausal women and could help explain why some people’s immune systems fight against them ...click here to read more

You might be aware that a blood pressure reading has two numbers. They are expressed as one over the other, with the top number being higher than the other. Are they of equal importance or not? For starters, let’s take a look at what they are. The “systolic” blood pressure is the top number you ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart problems are a common pairing. But it’s possible that diabetes may make it more difficult to spot a common condition that could result in severe consequences. A recent study showed that people with diabetes were less likely to notice symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, than people without diabetes. Failure to notice ...click here to read more

New research has found that people living with type II diabetes and hypertension may face an increased risk of fractures in bones. However, an international team of researchers has discovered a potential bone therapy that could alleviate the problem one day. The collaborative effort between scientists explored whether hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could help to ...click here to read more

According to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, patients who experience low blood pressure during surgery are at risk for postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium is a change in mental function that can cause confusion after surgery. It’s the most common surgical complication for older adults and it can be caused by ...click here to read more

Accelerated brain aging could be avoided by keeping blood pressure within optimal levels. A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that optimal blood pressure helps the brain stay at least six months younger than the actual age. The researchers are now calling for national health guidelines to be updated to reflect ...click here to read more

Elevated hypertension in middle-aged adults may raise the risk of vascular dementia down the line. A large new study published in PNAS is the first to show how the risk of dementia can begin early in those with high blood pressure. Interestingly, the study also found that some middle-aged individuals with damage caused by hypertension ...click here to read more

A change in diet may help patients with treatment-resistant high blood pressure. According to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan could successfully reduce blood pressure in those who have not had progress through other treatments. Those who had the most ...click here to read more

When you get stressed out, your heart feels it. You may think it’s common knowledge that blood pressure rises with stress. You can feel it, after all. But it might not go away. A new study published in Hypertension indicates that people who feel a lot of stress are at a higher risk of going ...click here to read more

Adults who have high-stress hormones are more likely to develop high blood pressure and heart events compared to those who have lower stress hormones. This new research was published in the American Heart Association journal, Hypertension. Previous studies have found that cumulative exposure to long-term or traumatic stress can increase cardiovascular risk, and there is ...click here to read more