High Blood Pressure - Page 26

Clot-grabbing devices offer better outcomes for stroke patients

October 27, 2015

Clot-grabbing devices offer better outcomes for stroke patients

Going into the blocked artery of someone who is having a stroke to remove the clot is more likely to produce a good recovery than treatment with just clot-busting drugs, according to a study of 500 patients in the Netherlands.

Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise

October 27, 2015

Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise

When older men have stressed-out wives, their own blood pressure may go up, a U.S. study suggests.

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study says

October 27, 2015

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study says

Daily consumption of beetroot juice for four weeks significantly lowered blood pressure in hypertensive patients compared with a placebo juice, according to a report in the February issue of Hypertension.

American Heart Association issues advice for heart-healthy workplace

October 27, 2015

American Heart Association issues advice for heart-healthy workplace

Employers who want to encourage heart-healthy behavior by employees should share seven important messages, the American Heart Association advises.

Why exercise is important— even if you don’t need to lose weight

October 27, 2015

Why exercise is important— even if you don’t need to lose weight

The promise of a smaller waistline may get you into the gym, but all of your sweating and panting is delivering far more than aesthetic changes.

Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs, study finds

October 27, 2015

Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs, study finds

"Do-it-yourself" blood pressure measurements and medicine changes work better than usual doctor-office care in some patients, a study of older adults in England found.

Yoga may help reduce blood pressure, but further research needed

October 27, 2015

Yoga may help reduce blood pressure, but further research needed

Doing yoga may help reduce blood pressure among people with hypertension, a new analysis of past studies suggests.

Salt-reduction campaign led to drastic decrease in deaths from stroke, heart disease

October 27, 2015

Salt-reduction campaign led to drastic decrease in deaths from stroke, heart disease

A nationwide campaign to reduce salt intake among people in the United Kingdom resulted in a drastic reduction in heart disease and stroke deaths among the population.

Moderate to heavy drinking may raise women’s blood pressure

October 27, 2015

Moderate to heavy drinking may raise women’s blood pressure

Just two drinks a day could raise a woman’s blood pressure enough to put her at risk for hypertension, Australian researchers say.

No link between insomnia and hypertension, study finds

October 27, 2015

No link between insomnia and hypertension, study finds

A new analysis finds no link between insomnia and hypertension, despite previously held beliefs that the two conditions are related to one another.