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Hypertension
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The pressure depends on the work being done by the heart and the resistance of the blood vessels. Medical guidelines define hypertension as a blood pressure higher than 130 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), according to guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) in November 2017. Around 85 million people in the United States have high blood pressure. Hypertension and heart disease are global health concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that the growth of the processed food industry has impacted the amount of salt in diets worldwide, and that this plays a role in hypertension.
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DEC 16, 2024Neuroscience
A new study found that greater fluctuations in blood pressure readings may be linked to cognitive decline among older Bl ...Written By: Annie LennonDEC 14, 2024Cannabis Sciences
A study published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine showed that lifetime cannabis use is not associated with a hig ...Written By: Kerry CharronDEC 05, 2024Cardiology
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Consuming hemp protein may help patients with mild hypertension manage systolic and diastolic blood pressure.Written By: Annie LennonJUL 01, 2024Neuroscience
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Regular snoring is linked to uncontrolled high blood pressure, especially in overweight middle-aged men.Written By: Annie LennonJUN 20, 2024Cardiology
From 2008 to 2021, rates of chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled.Written By: Savannah LoganJUN 13, 2024Cardiology
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Recent studies suggest a potential link between the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), commonly prescr ...Written By: Greta AnneFEB 06, 2024Neuroscience
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Most U.S. adults don't realize that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America for over 100 years.Written By: Savannah LoganJAN 25, 2024Drug Discovery & Development
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DEC 16, 2024
Neuroscience
A new study found that greater fluctuations in blood pressure readings may be linked to cognitive decline among older Bl
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 14, 2024
Cannabis Sciences
A study published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine showed that lifetime cannabis use is not associated with a hig
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
DEC 05, 2024
Cardiology
Shorter sleep time is likely to worsen blood pressure, but specific sleep recommendations vary between women and men.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
DEC 03, 2024
Cardiology
Standing at work may actually be worse for your blood pressure than sitting.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 14, 2024
Cardiology
High blood pressure significantly raises the risk of heart disease, but even small amounts of exercise can help control
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
OCT 10, 2024
Cannabis Sciences
New research shows that prenatal exposure to a synthetic cannabinoid induces long-term adverse health effects in rats.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 05, 2024
Neuroscience
A new study found that having high blood pressure is linked to a slightly higher chance of ever having migraine in older
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 01, 2024
Cannabis Sciences
Consuming hemp protein may help patients with mild hypertension manage systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUL 01, 2024
Neuroscience
A recent study found that cardiovascular risk factors may have contributed to a higher share of dementia risk over time.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 24, 2024
Neuroscience
Regular snoring is linked to uncontrolled high blood pressure, especially in overweight middle-aged men.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 20, 2024
Cardiology
From 2008 to 2021, rates of chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 13, 2024
Cardiology
Regular vigorous exercise is one of the best ways to prevent cognitive decline with age.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 21, 2024
Cardiology
Regularly eating small amounts of licorice could raise your blood pressure and change your hormone levels.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 05, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
The microbes in our gastrointestinal tract can influence our health in many ways. Researchers are starting to learn more
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 22, 2024
Neuroscience
Recent studies suggest a potential link between the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), commonly prescr
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
FEB 06, 2024
Neuroscience
Recognizing the need to address these cardiovascular concerns, the MUSIK trial explored music's potential to modulate th
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
FEB 01, 2024
Cardiology
Mixing strength training and cardio improves heart health as much as doing cardio alone and may offer additional benefit
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JAN 31, 2024
Cardiology
Most U.S. adults don't realize that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America for over 100 years.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JAN 25, 2024
Drug Discovery & Development
Breakthroughs in inflammatory bowel disease research presented at this year's Crohn's and Colitis Congress
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
DEC 21, 2023
Microbiology
Over one billion people in the world can be classified as obese, putting them at increased risk for a variety of disease
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 14, 2023
Cardiology
If your partner has high blood pressure, you are more likely to have it as well.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
DEC 12, 2023
Cardiology
Almost everyone can reduce their blood pressure by lowering their sodium intake.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 12, 2023
Neuroscience
Individuals with severe mental illness are almost twice as likely to report physical health issues than those without. T
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 09, 2023
Cardiology
Mindfulness may help you stick to your diet and become more self-aware.
Written By:
Savannah Logan