Category Archives: Blood Pressure

Blood pressure guidelines seem to be in the spotlight more than ever as the number of people who suffer from high blood pressure rises. But until now, the discussion around blood pressure seemed to focus on men and women as a whole. However, a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that ...click here to read more

The steps to lower blood pressure are not in competition with one another. But if they were, you may want to bet on stretching. New research suggests that stretching may be more effective than a brisk walk for relaxing arteries, encouraging blood flow, and reducing blood pressure. Who’d have thought? Of course, if you’re going ...click here to read more

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

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

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

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

According to a new study from the American Academy of Neurology, high blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to memory decline later in life. Researchers have found that women who have pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure tend to have lower scores on memory and thinking skills tests through the years following pregnancy. The study included ...click here to read more

Blood pressure is a topic of much discussion in the health world. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and can contribute to many other health risks. New research has now found that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms could signal a higher risk of death. The study ...click here to read more

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

Regardless of age, high blood pressure takes a toll on memory and thinking skills. The findings suggested that even hypertensive middle-aged folks experienced cognitive decline. And even if high blood pressure was kept in check until advanced age, cognition took a steep decline once it set it. The long and short of the study is ...click here to read more

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

You may be familiar with high blood pressure’s “silent killer” moniker. But you may not be aware of all the ways high blood pressure can diminish your health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can boost your heart disease risk, heart attack, and stroke. But did you know it can also damage your brain, arteries, kidneys, ...click here to read more

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

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, those who have high blood pressure during midlife could be more at risk for brain damage later in life. Not all people with high blood pressure will develop these changes, but the study was able to show that more than 50% of patients over ...click here to read more