High Blood Pressure Linked With Certain Oral Bacteria in Older Women
In a study of more than 1,200 women in the U.S., average age 63 years, 10 kinds of oral bacteria were associated with a higher…
In a study of more than 1,200 women in the U.S., average age 63 years, 10 kinds of oral bacteria were associated with a higher…
The long-standing enigma of why so many patients suffering with high blood pressure (known as hypertension) also have diabetes (high blood sugar) has finally been…
Men are more likely than women to be admitted for a hypertensive crisis, but women have similar hospital mortality rates. The number of people hospitalized for…
Blood pressure control worsened in both men and women with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020. Women and older…
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you’re…
People with elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal recommended range are at risk of accelerated brain aging, according to new research from The…
Whether consuming cocoa, known to be packed with powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from damage, helps us age better, is a question scientists want…
People with high blood pressure diagnosed before age 55 had smaller brains compared to people who had normal blood pressure, and people who developed high…
The first personalized advice on the most effective exercise to lower blood pressure was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of…
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke, according to late-breaking research presented…
Results publish in The Lancet, presented to global ESC cardiology conference. The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low…
Flavonoids found in plants and plant foods such as berries, apples, tea, wine and dark chocolate are known to offer health benefits, including some protective…
Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated 1-6% of all children and adolescents have obstructive sleep apnea….
In an analysis of almost 3 million patients taking a single high blood pressure medication for the first time, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were as…
Two types of drugs that are recommended as a first treatment for patients with high blood pressure were found equally effective in improving cardiovascular outcomes,…
Babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure at 3 years of age than children who had never been breastfed….
‘Strength training for breathing muscles’ holds promise for host of health benefits. Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training…
International research team uncovers underappreciated metal’s role in lowering blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases…