December 06, 2023 European Journal of Preventive Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this exploratory analysis of the PREDIMED trial involving 7056 participants with hypertension, higher consumption of tomato and tomato-based products was associated with improved blood pressure control. Compared with minimal consumption (<44 grams/day), intake of more than 110 grams/day (approximately 4 oz) of tomato was […]
October 11, 2023 Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking additional 3,000 steps/day TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lifestyle walking intervention can reduce blood pressure in sedentary older adults with hypertension, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. […]
Date: August 3, 2022 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management, according to a new study. The research analyzed data from 53,172 participants in 23 studies worldwide to examine the implications of choosing the higher or […]
— Thousands of device models don’t meet international standards by Nicole Lou, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 15, 2022 Automatic blood pressure (BP) monitors that are clinically validated for accuracy turned out to be few and far between in terms of worldwide distribution, despite guideline recommendations that patients use validated models, researchers found. Devices lacking […]
Regular Acetaminophen Use and Blood Pressure in People With Hypertension: The PATH-BP Trial Iain M. MacIntyre, Emma J. Turtle, Tariq E. Farrah, Catriona Graham, James W. Dear and David J. Webb and for the PATH-BP (Paracetamol in Hypertension–Blood Pressure) Investigators* Originally published 7 Feb 2022https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.056015Circulation. 2022;145:416–423 Abstract Background: Acetaminophen is widely used as first-line therapy […]
Alistair Gardiner|November 25, 2020 How often do you get out and enjoy the sunshine? If the answer is not much, you may want to start thinking about other ways to get a regular dose of vitamin D. According to estimates, vitamin D deficiency affects roughly 1 billion people worldwide—and almost half the global population has at […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP There is now a new natural weapon to combat against the growing population of high blood pressure sufferers. Now this new weapon is as close as your backyard. What I am talking about is good old sunlight. Blood pressure levels are commonly higher during winter months. The question you […]
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx|May 4, 2020 The effects of alcohol on chronic diseases can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on the amount consumed. At lower levels of intake, alcohol can be protective. At higher levels, it can be detrimental. Alcohol-specific factors also play a role, including ethanol content, drinking frequency, […]
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | April 30, 2020 Taking a nap could do more than just renew your energy levels and mood, according to emerging evidence. Several researchers have found that taking a siesta is not only linked to lower blood pressure levels, but also improved sleep quality and wake performance. People have […]
Lipids in Health and Disease — Qi D, et al. | April 28, 2020 This research was sought to assess the role of probiotics support therapy in blood pressure and, as a kind of convenient and economic drugs for prevention and auxiliary treatment of hypertension. A systemic review and meta-analysis were conducted to analyze the […]
Qi D Lipids in Health and Disease|April 28, 2020 This research was sought to assess the role of probiotics support therapy in blood pressure and, as a kind of convenient and economic drugs for prevention and auxiliary treatment of hypertension. A systemic review and meta-analysis were conducted to analyze the impact of probiotics consumption on […]
Current Hypertension Reports — Zhong D, Li J, Yang H, et al. | March 05, 2020 From inception to January 1, 2020, a total of 9 databases were explored to test the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi for essential hypertension (EH). In this systematic review, a total of 28 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving […]
Current Hypertension Reports — Kolahdouz-Mohammadi R, Malekahmadi M, Clayton ZS, et al. | March 05, 2020 In the present study, the researchers sought to identify and quantify the outcomes of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that have evaluated the effect of egg consumption on blood pressure in adults. Fifteen RCTs were involved with a total of […]
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | November 04, 2019 Shi Z and Badi Abou-Samra A – In this cross-sectional study, researchers explored the connection between serum magnesium and diabetes and hypertension among Qatari adults. Data were used from 9,693 Qatari participants (aged ≥ 20 years) from the Qatar Biobank (QBB) Study. Using serum magnesium as […]
October 23, 2019 Five of 12 interventional studies confirmed reduction in hypertension after periodontal treatment TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Periodontitis (PD) is a possible risk factor for hypertension, according to a review published online Sept. 24 in Cardiovascular Research. Eva Muñoz Aguilera, from University College London, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | September 17, 2019 Cheese lovers, rejoice. Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study. In a randomized, crossover design study, the researchers found that when adults consumed a high sodium diet, they also […]
Journal of Hypertension — Smart NA, Way D, Carlson D, et al. | September 05, 2019 Researchers analyzed evidence from controlled trials reporting the influence of at least 3 weeks of isometric resistance training (IRT) on resting systolic (SBP), diastolic (DBP) and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), via a systematic exploration and individual participant data […]
Stroke — Zhang J, Cao J, Zhang Y, et al. | August 29, 2019 Using a nested case-control design including 599 first stroke cases and 599 matched controls, researchers investigated the relation of baseline plasma zinc with the risk of the first stroke, and examined any possible effect modifiers in hypertensive patients. The study population […]
Published Friday 26 July 2019 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey A recent pilot study finds that consuming local foods with fewer additives might reduce abdominal fat, blood pressure, and diabetes risk. The study is small-scale, but the findings are intriguing. The food that we eat has a huge effect on our overall […]