Researchers with the Univerisity of Calfornia, Irvine Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine have found that regular electroacupunture treatment can lower hypertension (high blood pressure) by increasing the release of a kind of natural opioid in the brainstem region that controls blood pressure. An October 31st 2016 release from the university reports that In tests… Continue reading Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Some Air Pollutants
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
Living with Heart Failure
About five million people in the U.S. have heart failure, and that number is inching up. The condition is linked to 300,000 deaths per year, and it’s the most common reason people are hospitalized. The condition develops gradually, experts say, as the pumping ability of the heart grows weaker. At that point, it can’t pump… Continue reading Living with Heart Failure
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
The Anger Epidemic: How It Affects Mental and Physical Health
Irate people seem to be everywhere these days, on airplanes, in cars, at school, on social media platforms and at political rallies across the country. In fact, voter rage often makes more headlines than the candidates seeking office. Has anger reached a fever pitch in America? According to a November 2015 national survey conducted by… Continue reading The Anger Epidemic: How It Affects Mental and Physical Health
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
How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a good time to bring attention to the deadly issue of stroke. According to the American Stroke association, an estimated 129,000 Americans die each year from stroke. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Here, physicians from New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, in Manhattan, share their… Continue reading How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke
Salt May Have A Bad Effect on The Brain
Researchers have found that consuming large amounts of salt can cause changes in key brain circuits. The scientists, from McGill University in Montreal, discovered that high salt intake disables a natural safety mechanism and allows blood pressure to rise because of a high, long-term consumption of salt. A team led by Prof. Charles Bourque of… Continue reading Salt May Have A Bad Effect on The Brain
Best Health Screenings for Men Over 50
As we get older, it’s crucial to monitor our health. Even though we may not have any symptoms of an illness, a screening test can catch a small problem before it becomes a big one. ThirdAge has already published an article on recommended screenings for women over 50. (https://thirdage.com/article/most-recommended-screenings-women-50-and-above). Here, from the experts at SeniorHealth,… Continue reading Best Health Screenings for Men Over 50
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
Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Patients with more severe psoriasis are also more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension, according to research done at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Through a cross-sectional study using information collected from a medical records database, the results provide further evidence of a strong link between psoriasis and hypertension. The results… Continue reading Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Toxic Relationships Raise Your Blood Pressure
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown what you have probably suspected all along: Unpleasant or demanding interpersonal encounters increase hypertension risk. That unfortunate result is particularly true for women 51 to 64 — but not men. The study was published in May 2014 in the American Psychological Association’s journal Health Psychology.
“Virtual Human” Shows How Stiff Arteries Raise BP
High blood pressure is highly age-related and affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. The condition is a major source of morbidity and mortality, because it makes individuals more prone to heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. Yet doctors can’t fully explain the cause of 90 per cent of all cases. Now a computer model of a “virtual human”, created by researchers at Norwegian University of Life Sciences, suggests that stiff arteries alone are enough to cause high blood pressure. The study was published in May 2014 in in PLOS Computational Biology.