Life's Simple 7: Steps to Lower Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association

Medicine & Technology Sep 17, 2020

Keeping the blood pressure at optimal levels as a person ages is one way to live a longer and healthier life, but here are the 7 steps for a total healthy lifestyle.

Scientists Link Eye Health to Hypertension and Vice Versa Among Young Children

Jun 29, 2020

Hypertension in children is becoming increasingly common. Scientists have determined that eye health helps indicate a child's risk of developing high blood pressure.

Aspirin Could Prevent Preeclampsia but 50% of Pregnant Women at Risk Miss Out on this Drug: Study

May 22, 2020

Many experts find that low dose aspirin can significantly prevent preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure, in pregnant women. Obstetrician, Joanna Girling, contends that the many are missing out since the drug isn't made available for pregnant women at risk since it isn't officially marketed for that purpose. Click the link to read more.

Child Abuse Victims Twice More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood and Other Health Problems: Study

May 18, 2020

A recent study shows that survivors of child abuse suffer from metabolical diseases in adulthood such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular diseases. Officials urge the public to do their part in reporting cases of child abuse to prevent further cases and its long-term effects on the victims.

If Your Face Turns Red After Drinking Alcohol, Stop Immediately

Jan 10, 2020

A red face after drinking alcohol may be a symptom of high alcohol sensitivity and a more dangerous state. Are you sure you still want to down that glass despite this?

African Americans More Likely to Develop Hypertension Due to Stress—American Heart Association

Oct 17, 2019

A new study finds a big reason why African Americans have especially high hypertension prevalence: stress.

Red Wine's Resveratrol Decreases Blood Pressure in Mice, but Could It Do the Same for Humans?

May 24, 2019

Resveratrol may someday be used to develop a new class of high blood pressure drugs for humans.

Dark Chocolate Can Help Lower Blood Pressure, Studies Show

Apr 16, 2019

This sweet treat can unexpectedly help those with high blood pressure

Vitamin D Supplement Excess Results In Serious Health Risks: Symptoms & Intake Control

Jun 25, 2017

Vitamin D is an essential requisite in our body to function normally. Deficiency of this vitamin can lead to serious damage to the body more so with the excessive intake of supplements.

Bus, Train Commuters Healthier Than Walkers, Bikers

Nov 11, 2015

A new study revealed that commuting via a bus or train may actually reduce risk of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes more compared with walking and biking.

Hypertension And Other Top Global Killers

Sep 16, 2015

A study published in The Lancet showed that between the years 1990 to 2013 an alarming of 50% to as much as 79% was added to the number of deaths due to high blood pressure has been observed.