High blood pressure has been linked to both short- and long-term exposure to some air pollutants commonly associated with coal burning, vehicle exhaust, airborne dust and dirt, according to results published by the American Heart Association. The conclusions were published in the AHA’s journal Hypertension. The findings are especially significant because high blood pressure is… Continue reading High Blood Pressure Linked to Some Air Pollutants
Category: High blood pressure / hypertension
Blood Pressure Goals Good for Those 75 and Older
NIH-supported researchers are reporting additional details about a widely-publicized study that linked a systolic blood pressure target under 120 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) with reduced cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of death. A new analysis by NIH researchers found that a systolic blood pressure target of 120 helps reduce the risk of heart… Continue reading Blood Pressure Goals Good for Those 75 and Older
Cheese Lovers, Rejoice! You May Be Lowering Your Blood Pressure
If you enjoy cheese, you may be lowering your blood pressure – as long as the cheese is Italian. That’s the finding of scientists from the Hypertension Unit of Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital and Catholic University of Piacenza, Italy, who presented their research in New York City in May 2016 at the 31st Annual Scientific… Continue reading Cheese Lovers, Rejoice! You May Be Lowering Your Blood Pressure
Yogurt May Protect Women From High Blood Pressure
Women who ate five or more servings of yogurt per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those who rarely ate yogurt, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Scientific Sessions in Phoenix AZ. A release from the association quotes Justin Buendia, lead author of the… Continue reading Yogurt May Protect Women From High Blood Pressure
Hypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection
According to the National Institutes of Health, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that uncontrolled high blood pressure is not only the leading cause of stroke but may also be linked to cognitive decline and dementia. As a result, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), one of the institutes of NIH,… Continue reading Hypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection
Hypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
An FDA-approved drug that’s used to treat hypertension also reduces cell damage that’s often linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and the National Institutes of Health used laboratory neuronal cultures to reach that conclusion. They say their work, published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and… Continue reading Hypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
New Drug Could Improve Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
An oral medication for pulmonary arterial hypertension led to a substantial reduction in patients’ hospitalization and worsening symptoms, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The drug, Selexipag, gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in December. It is now available for patients. The data, from the largest study ever… Continue reading New Drug Could Improve Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Update for Older People on the New Blood Pressure Recommendations
On November 10th 2015, thirdAGE published the breaking news about the new, lower blood pressure guidelines. Now the University of Utah has since issued an release that highlights the fact that for older people, there may be both benefits and drawbacks to lowering systolic blood pressure from the previous gold standard of 140 mmHG to… Continue reading Update for Older People on the New Blood Pressure Recommendations
Breaking News: Lower Blood Pressure Target Recommended
A study presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published online in the New England Journal of Medicine on November 9th 2015 found that at least 16.8 million Americans could potentially benefit from lowering their systolic blood pressure (SBP) to 120 mmHg, much lower than current guidelines of 140 or 150 mmHg. The collaborative… Continue reading Breaking News: Lower Blood Pressure Target Recommended
Blood Vessels and Cardiovascular Disease
Better treatments for vascular disease may be on the horizon with the discovery of an age-releated link to artery-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. “Aging affects everyone and causes changes throughout our bodies,” said Erika Boerman, PhD, a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Missouri… Continue reading Blood Vessels and Cardiovascular Disease
Landmark NIH Study Finds Intensive BP Management May Save Lives
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’re controlling it by keeping your systolic pressure under 140, you may need to get that number down to 120. That’s the finding of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) released September 11th 2015 by the National Institutes of Health. A release from the American… Continue reading Landmark NIH Study Finds Intensive BP Management May Save Lives
Hypertension Patients Benefit from Pharmacist Care
Patients with high blood pressure fare better when a pharmacist is part of their health-care team, according to new research from the University of Iowa. The investigators, who published their findings in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, showed that teams that included pharmacists gave more hands-on and tailored medication regimens to patients.… Continue reading Hypertension Patients Benefit from Pharmacist Care
High BP in Your 50’s May Mean Cognitive Decline Later
Having high blood pressure in your 50’s may impact your ability to keep track or plan ahead in your 80’s, according to a study done at Boston University Medical Center and published in July 2015 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. A release from the university notes that life expectancy is on the rise and… Continue reading High BP in Your 50’s May Mean Cognitive Decline Later
Resuming BP Meds Right After Surgery Reduces Risk of Death
It may be better for patients to resume taking their blood pressure medication sooner after surgery than previously thought. A new study published in June 2015 in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA), found resuming angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), common medications used to treat… Continue reading Resuming BP Meds Right After Surgery Reduces Risk of Death
BP Screenings Beyond Your PCP’s Office Improve Hypertension Detection
Expanding blood pressure screenings to non-primary care settings can help identify more patients with high blood pressure, commonly called hypertension, and could contribute to better hypertension control and management, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published March 13th 2015 in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension. A release from Kaiser explains that the researchers examined the… Continue reading BP Screenings Beyond Your PCP’s Office Improve Hypertension Detection
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Save Lives and Money
Adhering to new hypertension guidelines could prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths each year – without increasing health care costs, according to researchers. The investigators, from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), published their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Our findings clearly show that it would be worthwhile to significantly increase spending… Continue reading New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Save Lives and Money
Calcium Channel Blockers Don’t Up Breast Cancer Risk
Women who take calcium channel blockers, a common type of medication to control high blood pressure, are not at increased risk of developing breast cancer due to the drug, according to study done in November 2014 by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah. A release from the medical center explains… Continue reading Calcium Channel Blockers Don’t Up Breast Cancer Risk
4 Amazing Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
Blood pressure, sometimes referred to as arterial blood pressure or hypertension, is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels. The blood pressure in your circulation is principally due to the pumping action of the heart as well as cell salt content. You can greatly reduce your risk for high… Continue reading 4 Amazing Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally