Category Archives: Blood Pressure

New research has found an association between disrupted sleep, high blood pressure, and the gut microbiome. The study, which is the first of its kind from the University of Illinois Chicago, used rats to find a link between the three health issues. For the study, researchers aimed to find a relationship between sleep disruption and ...click here to read more

New research has found that people who use regular telemonitoring of high blood pressure were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to those who receive just routine primary care. The research published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension believes regular telemonitoring would be beneficial for all patients with ...click here to read more

New research from Greece suggests that vegetarian diets may not equal greater health, as previous studies had originally found. This unique study examined the type of plant-based foods and the total overall amount consumed compared to the health benefits associated with each. “Our study highlights the variable nutritional quality of plant foods,” said author Dr. ...click here to read more

Exercise rarely looks easy. Athletes gasp for air during breaks, and joggers go huffing and puffing past you. No pain, no gain, right? Isn’t it called working out? But what is a normal feeling while exercising? Should your heart be racing during a workout? Not necessarily. Sometimes your body needs to tell you to slow ...click here to read more

I’ve never been a big fan of the “fake it till you make it” mentality. Nodding and smiling when you want to shake your head or walk away can be unbearable at times. But a new study is showing it could have big benefits for your brain. New research from the University of South Australia ...click here to read more

It’s not often that pregnant women are thinking of menopause, but new research shows that those with high blood pressure may have more health risks or symptoms later in life. Pregnant women with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of menopause for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, and early cardiovascular death. ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who just love drinking. I’m not talking about booze, either—just drinks in general. Coffee, water, and tea are staples. Sometimes I’ll treat myself to a cold beer, glass of wine, or lemonade. Either way, I’ve pretty much got a mug, glass, bottle, or can ...click here to read more

When you experience stress, your blood pressure goes up. Your heart beats faster and your blood vessels narrow, creating a potentially dangerous situation. Thankfully, these effects don’t last very long, and soon your blood pressure will lower. But can these episodes have a long-term impact on your health and put you at risk for high ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) might be one of the few outside indicators of high blood pressure. The inability to achieve or sustain a quality erection is not only frustrating but a sign of how blood is moving through your body. One study found that nearly half of men between 40 and 79 with high blood pressure ...click here to read more

New research finds that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are also consumed. The study from the University of Warwick suggests that any effort to increase plant-based foods into a diet could benefit blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Researchers reviewed 41 studies ...click here to read more

Approximately one billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure. The health problem affecting 30–45% of the population is continuously being monitored and studied. New research is now focusing on how wealth can affect those who suffer from high blood pressure. A new study presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society ...click here to read more

Hopefully, you’re not stressing over the coffee controversy. Some say it’s good for you—others say coffee is unhealthy. Science generally says it’s nothing to worry about. Just don’t count on it to save your life. Caffeinated coffee, in particular, causes some people concern. Caffeine, known for its stimulating and energizing effects, can present danger in ...click here to read more

For people with high blood pressure, getting plenty of exercise is extremely important. However, some people feel that if they live in an area with high air pollution, they should not exercise outdoors as it may do more harm than good. According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, people who ...click here to read more

Having a healthy blood pressure means a lot of things. Most importantly, it means your heart doesn’t have to work too hard to keep you alive. But how are you supposed to know what your blood pressure is and how it works? Without a measurement, you really have no idea what a healthy blood pressure ...click here to read more