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High Blood Pressure? Try An Indoor Air Purifier

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — Folks fighting high blood pressure might receive some help from a household air purifier, a new study says. Even in areas with relatively low air pollution levels, using a h...

Nonlinear Inverse Association Seen for Step Count, Peak Cadence With MACE

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – There are nonlinear, inverse associations for step count and peak cadence with the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among individuals with hypertension,...

Use of HEPA Filters Tied to Reduced Systolic BP

FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 – The use of in-home high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filters is associated with reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) among individuals with elevated SBP,...

Longer, Quicker Walks Protect Heart Health

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — Adding distance to your daily walk and picking up your pace can help reduce risk of heart problems associated with high blood pressure, a new study says. Compared to a m...

Standing Up More Frequently Might Protect Seniors' Heart Health

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — There’s a simple way older women can protect their heart health, a new study argues. Just stand up. Women who started standing up from a seated position more often during the...

History of Pregnancy Complications Associated With Increased Ischemic Stroke Risk

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – Women with a history of pregnancy complications may have an increased risk for ischemic stroke at a young age (younger than 50 years), according to a study published online...

Diet Quality Contributes to Multimorbidity in Older Adults

TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 – Diet quality is a potentially modifiable risk factor for multimorbidity progression in older adults, according to a study published online July 28 in Nature Aging. David...

Youngsters Face Heart Health Risks From Too Much Screen Time

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 — The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each a...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Improve Outcomes in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – For patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is associated with improved clinical outcomes...

ENDO: Primary Aldosteronism Screening Recommended for All With Hypertension

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 – All individuals with hypertension should be screened for primary aldosteronism (PA), according to a clinical practice guideline issued by the Endocrine Society and published...

Delays in HTN Diagnosis Linked to Delays in Medication Prescribing

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – Delays in diagnosis of hypertension are common and associated with delays in treatment initiation, according to a study published online July 14 in JAMA Network Open. Yuan...

Nocturnal Hypertension Control Improved With Bedtime Antihypertensive Dosing

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 – Bedtime dosing with antihypertensive medication yields better nocturnal blood pressure control and improved circadian rhythm, according to a study published online July 9...

Doctors Overlooking Common Cause Of High Blood Pressure, New Guidelines Say

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 — Doctors are regularly overlooking a common hormone-driven cause of high blood pressure, a new paper warns. As many as 30% of high blood pressure patients seen by heart s...

Hypertension Deaths From Excessive Alcohol Use Are Increasing

THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – The estimated mean annual number of hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use was higher in 2020-2021 than in 2016-2017, with a higher increase among women than men,...

1970 to 2022 Saw Decrease in Overall Heart Disease Mortality

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 – From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart failure, hypertensive...

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