Blood Pressure

In Parkinson’s disease, managing orthostatic hypotension improves cognition and balance. Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that occurs when going from a sitting or lying position to a standing one. It’s commonly found in Parkinson’s disease and current recommendations to manage it involve general measures and medications that pose minimum risk or ...click here to read more

A Northwestern Medical study has found that although blood pressure medications can help stabilize current blood pressure issues, they are unable to undo previous damage. Treating high blood pressure is essential to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, but the researchers suggest that blood pressure medications can’t undo what has already been done; ...click here to read more

Individuals can reduce the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) – a complication of hypertension – by achieving lower systolic blood pressure than what is currently recommended. The findings come from researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. LVH is a condition characterized by the thickening and enlargement of the walls in the left ventricle. ...click here to read more

If up until now you thought your blood pressure readings were normal, you may have to double check them. A large study just revealed that changes to blood pressure guidelines need to occur in order to better represent seniors. A normal blood pressure reading has long been agreed to be 120 over 80 but with ...click here to read more

A risk of high blood pressure in teens has been linked to heavy internet use, suggests a new study. The findings come from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital, where they found teens who spent at least 14 hours a week on the internet had higher blood pressure. The researchers highlighted 134 teens as heavy internet ...click here to read more

By now you know having high blood pressure is unhealthy. Because hypertension can go symptomless for years, by the time you begin to notice your health declining it may be too late. High blood pressure can contribute to damaged arteries, aneurysms, heart failure, dementia and stroke. But there is new research suggesting that not only ...click here to read more

Blood pressure control is crucial in individuals who have survived intracerebral hemorrhaging as it could put them at higher risk for a repeat hemorrhagic stroke, this according to new findings. Researchers tracked the outcomes of 1,145 patients who experienced intracerebral hemorrhage. These patients survived a minimum of 90 days and were followed-up with after 37 ...click here to read more

A new study shows that exercise training as a treatment is a safe way to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension affects roughly 10 to 15 out of every million Americans and has an annual mortality rate of 15 percent. The condition occurs as a result of ...click here to read more

It’s a warm Sunday afternoon and you’ve just had a big lunch and a long walk. Now what? Recent research suggests that you should probably head over to the hammock or sofa and take a nap; it could help reduce blood pressure and prevent heart attack. Although most people don’t need a reason to take ...click here to read more

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the pressure of blood flow pushes against veins. High blood pressure can contribute to other major heart events and even stroke. High blood pressure can be symptomless and if not monitored will only reveal itself through a major heart event. This is why it’s so important to monitor ...click here to read more

When it comes to treating ailments, many of us like to opt for natural remedies. Studies continue to come out on the effectiveness of supplements and natural remedies. But as the influx of going naturally grows, it’s important to know which supplements are effective and which are ineffective when treating ailments. One major concern that ...click here to read more

Hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is most often referred to as high blood pressure. Right now, about one in every three American adults has hypertension. Only half of these people have their condition under control. Those who don’t can face serious complications or even death. ...click here to read more

Just about anyone can have high blood pressure. Although there are contributing factors which can elevate blood pressure, it can affect anyone. In fact, most people don’t even realize they have high blood pressure as it doesn’t pose many symptoms. By the time they realize they have a blood pressure problem, it could be too ...click here to read more

Blood pressure on the rise? Maybe you’ve already changed your diet, took salt out of the picture, and maybe you even began exercising a bit. Sure, these are notable means of lowering blood pressure, but they’re not all you can do. In fact, there are ways to lower your blood pressure naturally that you’ve probably ...click here to read more