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Category Archives: Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure at Night Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Older Men

A new study published in the journal Hypertension suggests that high blood pressure at night compared to daytime in older men may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Uppsala University believe this abnormal spike in blood pressure interferes with the process during the night, which is a critical period for brain health. ...click here to read more

High Blood Pressure after Childbirth Can Lead to Postpartum Hypertension

Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy that continues into postpartum have been found to be at an increased risk of developing chronic hypertension. This new information comes from a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting. Blood pressure that remains elevated over time is known as chronic hypertension. This ...click here to read more

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The Facts You Need to Help Manage and Understand High Blood Pressure

You’ve heard of hypertension and its multiple dangers. It’s a significant risk factor for heart disease, and uncontrolled high blood pressure (the condition that “hypertension” describes) can boost the risk of heart attack, stroke, dementia, and more. But is all hypertension created equal? Can you control it? And what happens if you do? There are ...click here to read more

Stretching is More Beneficial then Walking to Lower High Blood Pressure

Those looking to lower their blood pressure may find that stretching is more beneficial than walking. A new study from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure. According to new figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all ...click here to read more

Intensive Blood Glucose & Blood Pressure Control Lowers CAN Risk in Diabetes Patients

New research shows that intensive interventions to reduce blood pressure and blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in those with type 2 diabetes. CAN is a frequent and underdiagnosed complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. The study published in Diabetes Care analyzed data from participants who were enrolled ...click here to read more

High Blood Pressure at Any Age Accelerate a Decline in Cognitive Performance

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

The Risk/Reward of a “Healthy” Diet

Plant-based diets can be healthy. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol if done properly. They can also substantially increase the risk of a broken bone. Hip, leg, or any other bone, for that matter. A new study published in BMC Medicine found that vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians (those who eat fish but no ...click here to read more