Category Archives: Blood Pressure

According to new research, replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative can lower the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study looked at the effects of sodium on heart disease, stroke, and death. Previous studies have shown that both elevated sodium and low potassium ...click here to read more

In older patients with hypertension, aggressive blood pressure treatment may lower the risk of cardiovascular events. Compared to standard therapy, this treatment comes without increasing adverse outcomes. Previous studies in older adults with hypertension have shown mixed results, and guidelines recommend different target levels. These trials specifically set out to examine whether intensive treatment targeting ...click here to read more

There’s a lot that goes into your blood pressure. That includes the food you eat. Most experts recommended a diet that’s high in fiber and healthy fats and low in processed food to manage or lower blood pressure. The effect of such a diet might work in a few ways: it may help you lose ...click here to read more

There are no cutting corners when it comes to managing or lowering blood pressure. By the same token, you can easily eliminate or reduce the effects of one lifestyle measure by failing to embrace another. For example, going for a 30-minute walk every day might not have the effect you want if you’re eating a ...click here to read more

Slow and steady wins the race. It seems like this is true no matter what you’re doing. Trying to move fast – with anything – generally means cutting corners or acting unsustainably. Fast results are enticing but very tiring. It can mean a lot of grasping at straws and a lot of unknowns. When you ...click here to read more

High blood pressure sounds so permanent. It feels like once you’re headed that way, or you’re already there, there is little you can do. But guess what? You can step off the train toward hypertension a lot more easily than you might think. Research exists to suggest that simply implementing more walking into your day ...click here to read more

The risk of dementia may be related to blood pressure variability (BPV) in men, according to a new report from Monash University. Researchers suggest that this new information could allow for new treatments and preventative measures in the management of dementia and cognitive decline. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the paper ...click here to read more

Those who eat whole grains may have lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and risk of heart disease. New research confirms these findings in older adults who consume more servings of whole grains compared to those who eat fewer. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition examined how whole and refined grain intake over time ...click here to read more

A new study has found that just five minutes per day of a breathing exercise can lower blood pressure in weeks, exhibiting a similar response to daily exercise or blood pressure medication. The breathing technique, called High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), has been described as “strength training for your breathing muscles.” This ultra-efficient form ...click here to read more

Reducing risk factors for high blood pressure may be the key to having a healthy heart. Research shows that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death, which has one key risk factor, hypertension. One recent study published in the Chinese Medical Journal notes that in 2017, hypertension was a factor in over 2.5 ...click here to read more

People who love potatoes and have hypertension will be happy to hear about a new study from Perdue University. It suggests that increased dietary potassium can reduce blood pressure. The study published in Nutrients goes against some popular beliefs about potatoes and their role in heart-healthy lifestyles. For the study, researchers investigated the effects of ...click here to read more

If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about getting there, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. Managing or reducing high blood pressure is not particularly complex. However, it ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a new “prescription” to help reduce mild to moderately elevated high blood pressure and cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults. According to a new statement from the American Heart Association, sitting less and moving more is the optimal first treatment choice for hypertension and high cholesterol. Approximately 53 million U.S. adults have abnormally ...click here to read more

Patients with diabetes who follow a restrictive diet may also reduce the risk for high blood pressure. New research shows that if patients achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, they could also control their high blood pressure enough to stop their anti-hypertensive medication. The Universities of Glasgow and Newcastle ...click here to read more