Digital health tools effectively lower hypertension, new study finds
Yale School of Medicine - 14-Feb-2024Significant systolic BP reductions, highlighting its potential to address health disparities
Blood Pressure News Archive
Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke
Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan
Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg
University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks
Sky Labs secures $15M for 24/7 monitoring device with holistic insights
Longevity Technology - 30-Oct-2023Ring-type blood pressure monitor to revolutionise hypertension management
NHS partners with barbershops, clubs and mosques to improve heart health
BBC - 29-Aug-2023Free blood pressure checks to help people identify and manage blood pressure
Even small amounts of alcohol intake can increase your blood pressure
Independent - 31-Jul-2023Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively
Planks and wall squats can help control your blood pressure
BBC - 26-Jul-2023Isometric exercises improves blood flow and effectively lowers high blood pressure than aerobic exercise
Tailored hypertension treatment: AI steps up to the challenge
Boston University - 06-Jun-2023Boston University's AI model outperforms the current standard of care and offers valuable insights in complex drug prescribing
Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk
BBC - 28-Apr-2023Experts encourage regular blood pressure checks for all adults to prevent long-term harm
Blood pressure measurement at a distance using camera and AI
Medgadget - 07-Dec-2022Not accurate enough (yet) for self-tracking, but could quickly identify people with hypertension
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Clinical trial of subduing effect of salt substitutes on blood pressure
The Guardian - 09-Aug-2022Salt substitute potassium chloride keeps cardiovascular ailments in check
Systolic blood pressure lowered by daily consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
American Heart Association - 01-Jun-2022Modest blood pressure reduction from consuming about 3 grams daily of DHA and EPA
Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control
Robots take over medical tasks: measuring blood pressure with fingertips
Medgadget - 23-Feb-2022Leech and origami-inspired sensors on robotic fingers calculate systolic and diastolic BP
New study finds normal blood pressure can keep your brain younger
Big Think - 20-Oct-2021Increased blood pressure was linked to dementia and older-looking brains
Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke
Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications
Intermittent fasting improves gut health to lower high blood pressure
Baylor College of Medicine - 29-Apr-2021Correcting gut dysbiosis alters bile acid levels & may help manage hypertension in rats
New survey says, only 2 of 5 UK adults controlled high blood pressure
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 11-Mar-2021Despite inexpensive & readily available treatment, some remain untreated and some didn't respond to drugs well
Antihypertesive drug found a new purpose in ageing
EurekAlert! - 18-Dec-2020Big gains in c. elegans life expectancy rarely translates to humans, but another avenue to research
Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory
American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment
Antihypertensive drugs have survival benefits even in frail elderly
American Heart Association - 08-Jun-2020But in some countries due to high cost elderly people may not be able to afford these drugs
Those with genetic variants for hypertension and obesity have shorter lifespans
Fight Aging! - 30-Mar-2020Trans-ethnic biobanks are very useful to calculate polygenic risk scores
Experts now able to explain why obesity causes high blood pressure
University of Virginia Health System (UVA Health) - 09-Mar-2020Discovered in human tissue samples and used to reverse high blood pressure in lab mice
Extend life expectancy up to 3 years by aggressively lowering BP
EurekAlert! - 26-Feb-2020Middle-aged adults at high cardiovascular risk have this chance now based on new study
Achieving a lower blood pressure goal by treating hypertension
Heart - 11-Nov-2019Treating hypertension before it turns into heart disease, will be cost-effective over a decade
It's better to take antihypertensive medication at night
BBC - 23-Oct-2019Maintaining a low blood pressure at night also leads to better control in the next day
Gum disease could trigger high blood pressure
WebMD - 27-Sep-2019Dentists should warn patients about the potential risk of gum disease and high blood pressure
Polypill could give key advantages to patients
Independent - 19-Sep-2019Participants who took polypill had systolic blood pressure decrease on an average 9mm Hg in one year
'High Street Heart Checks' to detect hypertension and atrial fibrillation
Huffington Post - 02-Sep-2019I’ve been thinking of running longevity cafes which would help people monitor more than just BP
Cuff-free blood pressure monitor gets FDA approval
Medgadget - 28-Aug-2019No need to inflate the cuff in US anymore
High blood pressure "critical period"
BBC - 21-Aug-2019Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage
Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage
American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.
5-minute breathing strength exercises reduces blood pressure
University of Colorado Boulder - 25-Feb-2019Could be good for time-poor, desk-bound workers
30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure
NHS - 21-Feb-2019As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)
Most people not accepting free NHS health check
BBC - 31-Dec-2018If you don't know your blood pressure then definitely take up this free offer
24-hour blood pressure monitoring better predictor
NHS - 19-Apr-2018One off readings suffer from white coat and masked hypertension.
Over half of UK adults don't know their blood pressure
Cambridge News - 11-Jan-2018Nearly a quarter of over 35s have never had their blood pressure checked.
Overcoming resistant hypertension
Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Nov-2017Two thirds of older men suffer from hypertension.
Most home wrist blood pressure monitor readings incorrect
MobiHealthNews - 07-Sep-2016Blood pressure measured at home and in the doctor’s office with both a wrist monitor and upper arm device.
Different blood pressure in right and left arms could signal trouble
Harvard Health Publishing - 12-Jul-2016A significant difference in the pressure recorded in the right and left arms can signal circulatory problems.
Top blood pressure app was highly inaccurate
iMedicalApps - 02-Mar-2016Instant Blood Pressure spent months as a top 5 app.
Experimental device lowers blood pressure without drugs
AL.com - 09-Jun-2015Vessix Renal Denervation System uses electrical pulses to disable nerves between kidneys and brain to reduce blood pressure.
