In the United States, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. Roughly 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. in 2022. That accounts for about one in every five deaths that year. It’s deadly for both men and women … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure Over the Long Haul
We’ve known for a long time that high blood pressure levels lead to health issues. What we know now is the extent of what that can look like, and just what health impairments are linked to high blood pressure over the long … [Read more...]
Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure More Often
A recent study found that less than half of those that take blood pressure medication or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or health conditions that are impacted by this are monitoring their blood pressure levels on a regular … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure and Mental Decline
A new study reveals that there may be a link between high blood pressure and mental decline. The research, coming out of the University of Michigan, indicates that those who suffer from high blood pressure as they continue to … [Read more...]
Another Lifestyle Change that Can Help Heart Health
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a handful of articles about how incorporating more physical activity into your lifestyle can have a profound impact when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease and other … [Read more...]
Frequent Napping and the Elderly
People who nap daily seem to be at a higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke, new research indicates. Looking at over half a million people in the UK Biobank research group, researchers were able to draw a connection … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Meds Might Do More than Once Thought
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical Center recently published a study that reveals that blood pressure medication might have some unintended effects when it comes to the brain. They published their findings in the journal, … [Read more...]
Proactive Blood Pressure Treatment and Stroke Prevention
New research indicates that taking a more proactive approach to treating blood pressure issues in older adults has the potential to reduce the risk of suffering from a stroke. This research comes from Wiley and was recently … [Read more...]
Focusing on Side Effects
Have you ever seen a commercial on television for a medication? There’s always an excessive amount of side effects listed toward the end of these commercials, usually in a quieter and faster tone than the rest of the commercial. While these … [Read more...]
Aging with Pets
Pets are an important part of many people’s lives. If you have a dog or a cat (or something else!) then you probably already know just how special of a place a pet can have in the life of your family. And while it might not be … [Read more...]
Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication
Stress is a huge issue, both for the elderly and the younger population. Unfortunately, stress can have a huge impact on health, impacting many areas of life. One of these areas can be blood pressure. High blood pressure, often referred to … [Read more...]
Advantages of Blood Pressure Medication
We all know that it is important to manage our blood pressure at this point, right? Well, new research indicates that this action is actually a lot more beneficial than what was previously thought. High blood pressure--also … [Read more...]