Category Archives: Blood Pressure

New information suggests that women who experience loneliness because of social isolation may have a higher risk of hypertension. Both mental and physical health can be negatively affected by social isolation, and with pandemic lockdowns, many people are experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed. A study conducted by researchers at the University of British ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who experience high blood pressure while they sleep are more likely to have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. The study, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, has found that nighttime blood pressure is increasingly being recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular risk. It is a ...click here to read more

New research has found a relationship between high-sugar diets, which damage the gut, and colitis. Colitis is a significant public health problem in the U.S. and in other Western countries, and researchers are trying to find cause-and-relationship between diet and disease. The study published in Science Translational Medicine used mice to study the impact of ...click here to read more

If you’re watching the news these days, I bet you’re feeling stressed. You may feel it even more if you’re on social media. For some, leaving home can send stress levels skyrocketing. And it can all be boosting your blood pressure too. Stress can affect blood pressure in several ways. One acute effect is vasocontraction. ...click here to read more

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and many are looking for natural treatments. This is what drives thousands of studies each year about possible lifestyle changes that could help to lower blood pressure. One such study recently published in Scientific Reports has found that people who consume a diet, including flavanol-rich foods ...click here to read more

Have you ever heard of VTE? What about venous thromboembolism? There’s a good chance you haven’t. And you’re not alone. Most have no idea what it is. But according to data from the American Heart Association, it may have affected over 1 million Americans last year. And the numbers have been on a steady climb ...click here to read more

Blood could be pressing hard on your veins and arteries, trying to squeeze through to its destination. Or it could easily be flowing through like a lazy river. One of those scenarios could spell big trouble for your health. It could boost the risk of heart attack, heart disease, and stroke. The other means your ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar seems easy from a theoretical standpoint: eating less of it and things should level out. But it’s not that easy. New research suggests another possible risk factor for high blood sugar and type-2 diabetes: popular antacids. In a large-scale review featuring over 200,000 participants, researchers found that regular use of proton-pump inhibitors ...click here to read more

Activity is essential to lowering blood pressure. This is a long-established truth and it’s likely the premier tool you can use to fight off or control hypertension. But it can be intimidating. You might see people jogging past your home and say to yourself, “no, thank you.” I can relate. I’m not running unless someone’s ...click here to read more

Middle-aged adults who practice heart health habits may have a lower risk of high blood pressure as they age. According to a study published by the American Heart Association, those who show better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) scale, show a significantly lower risk of developing hypertension ...click here to read more

Young adults who have raised blood pressure may be at a higher risk for heart problems later in life. According to a study published in The BMJ, the levels of hypertension among young adults have been increasing in recent years, so researchers need to start monitoring any health problems it may cause in later years. ...click here to read more

If your car is in bad shape, you generally don’t want to put the pedal to the metal. It’s a good thing your body isn’t a car. The body-to-car comparisons generally work. But not when it comes to blood pressure. Sometimes running your body hard can have significant long-term effects on overall health. If you’re ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may become a problem among adults with type 2 diabetes who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a risk of hypertension in those with type 2 diabetes. Study author ...click here to read more

Your muscles support you in virtually everything you do. So, why aren’t you supporting them? Muscle building is often viewed as a specialty hobby—something practiced by athletes or those who want to grow really big or lift heavy weights. But that perception couldn’t be more wrong. Building strength and muscle is crucial to good health, ...click here to read more