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Report suggests sodium intake reduction lowered blood pressure in as little as one week

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70 percent of adults, aged 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented recently at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. more

Study reveals COVID-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure

Dallas: An analysis of electronic medical records for more than 45,000 people found that COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure, accor ...

Study reveals exercises which can reduce blood pressure

Static isometric exercises, the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure, according to research conducted by ...

Study finds high blood pressure in your 30s associated with worse brain health in your 70s

Having high blood pressure in your 30s is associated with worse brain health around age 75, especially for men, according to a new UC Davis study.

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents: Study

New York: Elevated blood pressure and hypertension can cause early cardiac damage during adolescence which is worsened by young adulthood, a paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics c ...

Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure: Study

London: Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study suggests.

High blood pressure now more common in low and middle-income countries, new report finds

New York: The vast majority of people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, – a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and oth ...

Blood pressure connected to eye health in young children

Young children with narrow retinal artery diameters were more likely to develop higher blood pressure, and children with higher blood pressure levels were more likely to develop retinal m ...

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