Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Hypertension

Scientists identified a potential target for high blood pressure control

A therapeutic target for high blood pressure control.

Uncontrolled blood pressure contributes to a lot of heart-related emergencies

A new study highlights the top reasons for emergency room visits and suggests poorly controlled hypertension.

Obstructive sleep apnea worsens heart disease

We need to increase awareness about screening for and treating OSA.

Men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure

Twice as likely compared to lowest income men.

Cumulative doses of oral steroids linked to increased hypertension

Hypertension is a common preventable cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and can substantially affect the quality of life and independence of older adults....

Common blood pressure pill could slow down Alzheimer’s

While searching for the treatments that slow down the progression of Alzheimer's, scientists discovered that the common blood pressure drug nilvadipine might hold the...

Lowering blood pressure reduces brain bleeding in strokes

Hypertension is the strongest risk factor for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) involving deep brain regions, but it appears to be unknown if intensive blood...

Avoiding smoky environments could protect your heart

Smoke is a complex mixture of small particles and gases. The small particles can cause itchy eyes, a sore throat, a runny nose, and...

Yogurt intake could reduce the risk of heart attack

According to a new study, yogurt intake is linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women. Many previous studies demonstrated beneficial effects of dairy...

Is Sex in later years Good for Your Health?

People who have sex have higher levels of what defends your body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. It brings some uniform health benefits...

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