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1999 to 2020 Saw Increase in HTN in Low-Income Middle-Aged Adults
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – From 1999 to 2020, there was an increase in hypertension among low-income middle-aged adults, while higher-income adults had increases in diabetes and obesity, according to a...
Adding Just 3,000 Steps Per Day Could Lower High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Adding 3,000 extra steps a day can help older adults with hypertension significantly lower their blood pressure. About 80% of older adults in the United States have high...
Seasonal Difference Observed in Systolic Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – There is a seasonal effect on systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Hypertension 2023 Scientific Sessions, held...
Early Pregnancy BP Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Early pregnancy blood pressure (BP) patterns plus standard clinical risk factors can better predict hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published...
Intensive Inpatient BP Management Not Beneficial in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 – For hospitalized older adults with elevated blood pressure (BP), intensive antihypertensive treatment is associated with an increased risk for adverse events, according to...
AHA News: High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy Complications May Greatly Raise Moms' Future Heart Risks
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Women who have high blood pressure before they become pregnant may be twice as likely as those who don't to develop cardiovascular disease...
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