High blood pressure speeds cognitive decline for middle-aged and older adults
Dec 14, 2020
When blood pressure climbs – even slightly and for a short time – it accelerates declines in cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
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Despite recent setbacks, Americans' blood pressure has dropped dramatically since 1960
Oct 5, 2020
A new study shows blood pressure among adults declined substantially between 1960 and 2005, with near elimination of the deadly severe hypertension common in the early part of the 20th century.
High blood pressure may cause poor communication between brain regions
Sep 21, 2020
High blood pressure may alter connections in the brain that involve cognition, a small study shows. 8.5.0
More than 1 drink a day could raise blood pressure in adults with diabetes
Sep 9, 2020
The odds of high blood pressure were 62% or higher in people with diabetes who had eight or more alcoholic drinks a week, according to a new study.
High blood pressure telemonitoring might help cut heart attack, stroke rate in half
Aug 31, 2020
People who received pharmacist-led telemonitoring for uncontrolled high blood pressure had more positive results than those monitored at routine doctor visits, according to new research.
Some common blood pressure meds might lower depression risk
Aug 24, 2020
New research on 41 of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure show none of them increase the risk of depression, and nine might actually lower that risk.
Sustained high blood pressure may damage brain vessels
Jul 31, 2020
A new study shows having high blood pressure for long periods may increase the chance of cerebral small vessel disease, which is frequently seen in people with stroke and dementia.
Common high blood pressure meds may lower colorectal cancer risk
Jul 6, 2020
High blood pressure medicines that block or inhibit the chemical angiotensin could reduce colorectal cancer, a Hong Kong study shows.
Taking blood pressure meds helps even frailest people live longer
Jun 8, 2020
Consistently taking prescribed blood pressure medications helped both frail and healthy older adults live longer, according to new research.
Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults
Jun 1, 2020
A new study shows how much cardiovascular risk goes up if you have high blood pressure in your 20s and 30s.