Hypertension

Low-Salt Diet May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack and Early Deaths

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

New findings reveal that low-salt diet leads to a heightened risk of heart attacks, early deaths, and other types of cardiovascular diseases. But the American Heart Association disagrees and firmly maintains its recommendation of 1,500 milligrams of salt per day.

Low-Salt Diets May Not Be Safe, Might Lead To Rise In Heart Disease, Stroke Or Even Death

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:38 AM EDT

A new study shows that though high salt intake is dangerous to those with high blood pressure, low-salt diets might be harmful for your health.

Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment Help Elderly Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2016 05:28 PM EDT

Older adults can gain from intensive blood pressure treatment that brings down systolic blood pressure below the current medical guidelines, says a new study.

Weight Loss Tip: Lower Indoor Temperatures Can Lead To Slimmer Waists

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 04, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

A study on older adults shows that higher indoor temperatures can lead to larger waists, while lower indoor temperatures can be the cause of slimmer waists.

Heart Attacks Affect Younger And Fatter Americans

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 26, 2016 01:54 PM EDT

Heart attack patients are not only younger and more obese, but they are also more likely to have preventable risk factors, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study found.

Taking Hypertension Drugs at Night can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 25, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

The timing of when people take their hypertension drugs can affect their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study reported.

Novartis to Start Chronic Disease Medication Program in Poor Nations

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 24, 2015 02:58 PM EDT

Novartis AG has started its new program that provides low-cost medications for people from poorer countries who are suffering from chronic health diseases.

Alzheimer's Risk Lower In People With Hypertension

By Peter R - Jun 30, 2015 02:48 PM EDT

Study's authors feel the protective effect can be attributed to anti-hypertensive drugs.

Now, A Vaccine for Hypertension In The Making

By Peter R - May 27, 2015 08:05 PM EDT

Researchers tested the DNA vaccine in rats to find that it lowered blood pressure for six months.

1 in 3 Americans Estimated to Develop Diabetes, Metabolism Study Reveals

By Peter R - May 21, 2015 05:49 PM EDT

Metabolic syndrome rates across the country have remained stable but experts warn it is not celebration time yet.

Can Self-Medication Help Treat Disease?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 18, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

Blood pressure patients are not advised to prescribe their own treatments, but on the other hand, they should monitor their own progress after visiting doctors.

Why It Is Healthier To Eat Soaked Rather Than Raw Almonds

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 11, 2015 01:05 PM EDT

By soaking almonds, you can increase their nutritive advantages.

List of Common Everyday Foods That Contain Dangerously High Levels of Salt

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 05, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

New research shows that most food items have more than the normal levels of sodium, which leads to health problems.

No Link Between Hypertension and Vitamin D, Study Rules

By Peter R - Mar 20, 2015 10:42 AM EDT

The study suggests that vitamin D should not be prescribed until studies establish its efficacy in lowering blood pressure.

Folic Acid Intake Linked to Lowered Stroke Risk in Hypertensive People

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.

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