Category Archives: Blood Pressure

If you are feeling the weight of multiple prescription meds, taking a walk in your local green space may help! Nature has been known to have numerous calming effects on mental and physical health, and a new study now has the science to back up the claims. Read on to learn how spending more time ...click here to read more

Did you know that drinking multiple cups of coffee a day could increase the risk of heart attack in people with hypertension? Drinking large amounts of coffee has been linked to many health benefits, ranging from improved cognitive function to a lower risk of certain diseases. But according to a new study published in the ...click here to read more

According to a new study, the combination of high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels can significantly increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. While high blood pressure alone is dangerous enough in its own right, it makes the situation even more serious when coupled with bad cholesterol. Not only does this combination ...click here to read more

It can be a challenge to remain focused and stay on top of your high blood pressure during the busiest time of year. The holidays bring with them some unique pressures; not only do you have so much to accomplish, but also, it’s hard to take care of yourself while juggling all the extra activities ...click here to read more

Although centuries old, the practice of mindfulness has become trendy during the past decade and is used to help treat various conditions. A new study is now suggesting it can lower blood pressure and potentially instill other heart-healthy habits in people who learn to use it. Mindfulness training aims to enhance people’s self-awareness of their ...click here to read more

A new study from King’s College London researchers suggests that people with high blood pressure may take longer and work harder to clear fats from the blood after meals. These people may also have higher levels of inflammation after eating. The study has identified this link partly due to visceral fat (the fat that wraps ...click here to read more

According to a new survey, night sweats might be the worst part of menopause. Although night sweats and hot flashes are both distressing symptoms that affect quality of life, the survey of 200 women found night sweats to be the most stressful. Sleep disturbance is a huge detriment for women going through menopause. It has ...click here to read more

It’s been known for a while that high blood pressure (hypertension) is linked to a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, but new research suggests it may also be connected to significant bone aging. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference, found that people with hypertension were more ...click here to read more

A rather robust study released a few years ago found that the ideal time to take blood pressure medication was in the evening, before bed. Now another large study is contradicting those findings, suggesting that when it comes to taking blood pressure drugs, timing doesn’t matter. So what gives? One theory on why blood pressure ...click here to read more

Even if you have hypertension, making some changes to your diet may help reduce your risk of heart disease. According to a recent study, adults who closely followed a DASH-style diet were less likely to experience a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. So, if you’re looking for ways to lower your ...click here to read more

Activity, activity, activity. It may be like it’s all you hear sometimes. There’s a good reason why that advice dominates: it has a lot of benefits, including lower risk for a host of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can also help with mobility. It’s biggest benefit can be that it offers ...click here to read more

New research has found that people with high blood pressure who work night shifts have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association study, the risk is even higher among people who slept too much or too little when not working. This new research adds to ...click here to read more

Glucose – or sugar – is your body’s preferred source of energy. When you move, your body uses up the glucose in your blood as fuel. It’s why going for a walk after a meal makes a lot of sense if you’re looking to keep blood sugar under control and avoid the spikes that can ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular pressure, also known as blood pressure, may be influenced by dietary salt, putting people at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death. A new study from Vanderbilt University has discovered that activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome (a protein complex involved in the inflammatory response) in immune cells can contribute to salt-sensitive hypertension. The ...click here to read more