High Blood Pressure - Page 32

October 24, 2015

Falls may be tied to irregular heartbeat

Older adults who suffer a fall are twice as likely to have a common type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

New drug can lower salt intake without any dietary changes

A new drug may be able to solve America's growing sodium problem – by lowering an individual’s salt absorption without affecting his or her diet.

October 24, 2015

New dad given 2 hours to live after bike accident survives with heart pump implant

Nearly three years ago, 47-year-old Curtis Broome and his wife, Heather, set off on a 32-plus-mile bike ride along a route called The Three Bears in Northern California.

October 24, 2015

Midday nap beneficial for blood pressure

Always envied the Spanish tradition of a midday nap? Turns out, the siesta may help your heart.

October 24, 2015

LGBT health concerns need special attention, experts say

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities have their own specific needs when it comes to health and medicine, according to experts.

October 24, 2015

5 natural ways to lower blood pressure

A few simple things can keep your blood pressure under control. The usual advice still holds—cut down on salt, quit smoking, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and do cardio exercise—but some of the new recommendations are even easier to follow. 

October 24, 2015

'Hypertension' doesn't mean 'too much tension'

Not everyone understands what “hypertension” means, and as a result, some patients may not take their blood pressure medications as directed or manage lifestyle factors effectively, a new paper suggests.

October 24, 2015

Short people's genes may confer higher heart risks, study says

Short people have more risk for heart disease, and now researchers may know why: Genes that govern height also seem to affect cholesterol, especially in men.

October 23, 2015

Is your coffee addiction harming your health?

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in America, and, chances are, you’re one of the millions of Americans who chooses to get his or her fix through coffee.

October 23, 2015

Elevated blood pressure in early adult years tied to heart issues later

People who have slightly high blood pressure during their 20s are more likely to have signs of heart failure at age 50, according to a new study.