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The risks of hypertension
Retirement doesn’t come easily to Bettye Cooper.
She has tried a couple of times.
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LSUHSC study IDs proteins regulating water retention in salt-sensitive hypertension
Research conducted by scientists at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans has found that two proteins in the…
Paper highlights blood pressure risk in overweight children
Sophia Antipolis, 15 October 2010: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) welcomes the findings of a paper presented…
Novel approach yields new insights into the causes of pre-eclampsia
An exciting collaboration between the Universities of Cambridge and Nottingham has resulted in new insights into the hypertension…
No cardiovascular benefit observed for pine-bark extract
Use of pine bark extract, at a dose of 200 milligrams per day, appears safe but did not…
Blacks Hospitalized for High Blood Pressure Five Times More Often than Whites
The hospital admission rate for Blacks with hypertension was 161 per 100,000 people in 2006 – nearly 5…
High fructose diet may contribute to high blood pressure
People who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased…
Doctors Focus on Kids’ Blood Pressure
Do you know your child’s blood pressure?
Amid the world-wide obesity epidemic and broader concerns about…
Hypertension - The Silent Killer
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called “the silent killer,” because it is a deadly…
How much is too much?
Are you eating too much salt? That depends who you ask. If you ask Health Canada, the answer…
Connection elucidated between obesity, salt sensitivity and high blood pressure
One way obese people become salt sensitive and hypertensive has been identified by Medical College of Georgia researchers.…
‘Normal’ Blood Pressure in Male Teens a Warning Sign
Teen boys with normal blood pressure levels are three to four times more likely to develop high blood…
Link discovered between bipolar disorder, hypertension
A researcher at MSU has found a link between bipolar disorder and hypertension, which he said could help…
Poor Aerobic Fitness, Low Physical Activity Linked to Greater High Blood Pressure Risk
Low levels of physical activity in young adults may account for a “substantial” proportion of high blood pressure…
High BP Need Not Sideline Most Student Athletes
Competitive sports aren’t off limits for most children with hypertension, according to updated guidelines from the American Academy…
Control of High Blood Pressure Improving in U.S., But Prevalence Not Decreasing
About 50 percent of patients with hypertension have adequate control of their blood pressure, meeting a goal of…
Strategy May Help Translate Research Findings About Blood Pressure Treatment Into Clinical Practice
Academic detailing—a method involving face-to-face education of clinicians by investigators trained to present trial findings and guidelines—may have…
Fewer sugary drinks may lower blood pressure
Drinking fewer sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure, U.S. researchers said on Monday in findings adding…
Chiropractic Techniques Help to Lower Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the many symptoms stemming from nerve interference in the neck. Chiropractic patients…
Home monitoring, Web-based tool improves blood pressure control
A pharmacist-led home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) program supported by the American Heart Association’s Heart 360 website dramatically…
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