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High, Long-Term Consumption of Caffeine May Pose Cardiovascular Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Long-term, daily intake of high levels of caffeine impacts recovery of heart rate and blood pressure following physical exertion, according to a study presented at ACC Asia...
Prevalence of HTN Increases With Neighborhood Disadvantage
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 – The prevalence of hypertension increases with neighborhood disadvantage, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Network Open. Madeleine M. Blazel, from the...
Phenol, Paraben Exposure Linked to Hypertension During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – Phenol and paraben exposure may be associated with hypertension during pregnancy, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in Environmental Health Perspectives. Julia...
FDA Starts Phase II of Efforts to Reduce Salt Levels in Food
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans. U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that...
High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 – Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows. The good news: Simple steps can ease hypertension,...
Risk for Alzheimer Dementia Lower With Treated Versus Untreated HTN
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Individuals with treated hypertension have a reduced risk for Alzheimer dementia (AD) compared with those with untreated hypertension, according to research published...
Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns. Phenols and parabens in these...
Fruits, Vegetables Lower Your Body's Acid Levels, Boosting Health
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – An apple a day, along with a healthy serving of vegetables, could become a first line of treatment for hypertension, new research suggests. Diet plays a large role in overall...
Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Lower Blood Pressure
TUESDAY, Aug. 6, 2024 – Diets high in fruits and vegetables are associated with lower blood pressure, reduced cardiovascular risk, and improved kidney health, possibly due to their base-producing...
Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks
TUESDAY, Aug. 6, 2024 – Eating more fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure and improve heart health by reducing acid levels in the body, a new clinical trial finds. People who added two to four...
High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds. Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linked to a slightly higher risk o...
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia
THURSDAY, AUG. 1, 2024 – New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis. The good news? You can guard against the development of...
Research Confirms Chronic High Blood Pressure's Link to Stroke
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Having high blood pressure in adulthood greatly raises the odds for multiple types of stroke, a new study confirms. “Our results suggest that early diagnosis and sustained ...
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, even those younger than 40 years, according to a study...
Calcium, Zinc Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to...
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