Mar

26

High Blood Pressure Runs In Families

March 26, 2008 | Comments Off

Guys, listen up. When it comes to high blood pressure, the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree. That’s according to new study results that show if your parents have high blood pressure , you are likely to have it as well. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University tracked 1,160 men, first interviewed when they […]

Mar

12

Smoking, blood pressure a deadly combo

March 12, 2008 | Comments Off

Smoking and high blood pressure are a deadly combination that dramatically increase the risk of a blood vessel bursting inside the brain, Australian research shows. High blood pressure and smoking are known to increase the risk of heart diseases, but Sydney researchers have shown that the two have a stronger, "synergistic effect" when both are […]

Mar

12

Heart Failure: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure

March 12, 2008 | Comments Off

When Should I Check My Blood Pressure? Follow your doctor’s instructions for when and how often to check your blood pressure. Keep in mind that certain factors can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Blood pressure normally rises as a result of: Stress, Smoking, Cold temperatures, Exercise, Caffeine, Certain medicines

Feb

29

Top 10 Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure

February 29, 2008 | Comments Off

1. Lose weight. Get your BMI (body mass index, a measurement of weight in relation to height) into the range of 18.5-24.9, and you will be doing your heart and blood pressure a favor. Think of it this way: Extra weight you carry around is like bricks in a backpack, putting pressure on every part […]

Feb

28

Low fat dairy may control blood pressure

February 28, 2008 | Comments Off

Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yoghurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 29,000 US women age 45 or older, researchers found that those who had the most low-fat dairy in their diets were slightly less likely to develop high blood pressure […]

Jan

28

Heavy drinking tied to heart risks later

January 28, 2008 | Comments Off

People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. In a study that examined the lifetime drinking habits of more than 2,800 adults, researchers found that those who drank heavily in their teens and young adulthood were […]

Dec

18

Beat High Blood Pressure

December 18, 2007 | Comments Off

If you wouldn’t feel safe flying with the plane’s gauges pegged in the red zone. Oh, you could taxi down the runway, take off, and probably remain airborne for a spell. You might even stay up long enough to enjoy an in-flight meal. But the expectation of eventually seeing smoke billowing from the engines, or […]

Nov

21

Do Energy Drinks Jolt The Heart

November 21, 2007 | Comments Off

Energy drinks may boost your blood pressure and heart rate, as well as your vitality, researchers say. In a small study, they found that drinking just two cans of a popular drink increased blood pressure and heart rate within four hours.

Nov

6

High Blood Pressure May Vary By Season

November 6, 2007 | Comments Off

If you’re being treated for hypertension, take note: Your blood pressure is more likely to return to normal levels in summer than in winter, a new study shows. The findings suggest that people with high blood pressure may need higher doses of medication or even different drugs in the winter months, says researcher Ross D. […]

Oct

15

Expecting an afternoon nap can reduce blood pressure

October 15, 2007 | Comments Off

Where does the benefit lie in an afternoon nap" Is it in the nap itself–or in the anticipation of taking a snooze" Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that the time just before you fall asleep is where beneficial cardiovascular changes take place. This finding is part of a study entitled Acute Changes in […]

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