Blood Pressure News
A summary and links to news stories related to blood pressure and to the My Blood Pressure software.
14 May 2008 - Hydrogen sulfide, which gives off a 'rotten egg' smell may help blood pressure - The gas hydrogen sulfide gas which smells of sewerage and rotten eggs, may help to regulate blood pressure.
11 May 2008 - High blood pressure affects people in developing countries too - People in developing countries are also affected by high blood pressure, not just those in developed countries.
8 May 2008 - High blood pressure is seen a measure of your diet and 'gut bugs' - Blood pressure has been linked to a person's diet and type of 'gut bugs', in a recent study.
6 May 2008 - A heart check is recommended before taking ADHD drugs - New guidelines suggest that children should have a heart check before starting drugs for ADHD.
2 May 2008 - Blood pressure drugs have been shown to help weight loss - Blood pressure medication may help to burn fat and loose weight, according to Australian scientists.
29 Apr 2008 - Blood pressure levels are higher in the winter months - Average blood pressure levels are higher in winter than in summer, according to new research.
28 Apr 2008 - DASH diet lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke - The DASH diet, which is designed to reduce blood pressure, also reduces the risk of heart disease.
25 Apr 2008 - Cholesterol lowering drugs have been shown to reduce high blood pressure - Drugs known as statins which are usually used to lower cholesterol, may also reduce high blood pressure.
21 Apr 2008 - Exercise can help patients with heart failure - Just 1 month of exercise has shown to improve those with heart failure.
18 Apr 2008 - Patients over 80 years can reduce blood pressure levels - Lowering blood pressure in patients over 80 years is effective, according to a new study.
15 Apr 2008 - Relaxation therapy can help to reduce high blood pressure - Relaxation training has been shown to be as effective as medication in reducing blood pressure, according to a new study.
11 Apr 2008 - How to tackle resistant high blood pressure - New guidelines address how to manage high blood pressure that is resistant to all usual treatment regimes.
8 Apr 2008 - A family history of hypertension can be a warning - A strong link between a parent developing hypertension and their children developing hypertension, has been shown in a new study.
4 Apr 2008 - Trials of a combination pill have proved to be effective - Combination pill trials have been effective in reducing blood pressure levels.
3 Apr 2008 - Those in a happy marriage have lower blood pressure - Marriage, if it is happy, can help to reduce blood pressure levels.
31 Mar 2008 - Transcendental meditation can control blood pressure - An effective way of controlling blood pressure is through Transcendental meditation, according to a new analysis.
27 Mar 2008 - New guidelines on managing hypertension have been released - New Canadian guidelines to manage high blood pressure have been published for 2008.
24 Mar 2008 - A monthly counseling session can help keep weight off - Dieters who visit a counselor once a month prevent gaining weight.
20 Mar 2008 - Type 2 diabetics are at a greater risk of heart attack - The number of heart attacks in diabetes sufferers has doubled over the past 10 years.
17 Mar 2008 - Low GI diets help prevent heart disease and diabetes - A new study provides evidence that a low GI diet will prevent life style diseases.
14 Mar 2008 - Results of a blood pressure vaccine trial have been promising - Early trials of a blood pressure vaccine have been very positive according to researchers.
12 Mar 2008 - The My Blood Pressure newsletter released for March - My Blood Pressure software releases the latest newsletter for March with heart health news.
11 Mar 2008 - Drinking alcohol may boost blood pressure - A new study shows that drinking alcohol may increase blood pressure more than previously thought.
10 Mar 2008 - Home monitoring improves blood pressure control - Home monitoring of blood pressure increases blood pressure control, according to a new study.
5 Mar 2008 - Lowering blood pressure early helps stroke patients - Those who suffer a stroke, benefit from lowering of blood pressure.
2 Mar 2008 - Changing the diet of children now, can reduce the risk of hypertension latter - Diet changes made as a child, can reduce the risk of hypertension as an adult.
29 Feb 2008 - Fat-free milk can help to reduce high blood pressure - Women who drink more fat-free milk lowered their risk of hypertension.
26 Feb 2008 - Noises at night increase blood pressure levels - even if you are asleep - Noises at night, such as snoring or aircraft noise elevate blood pressure levels.
25 Feb 2008 - How you can reach your 90's - Living to your 90's is achievable with a few health tips.
22 Feb 2008 - People treating kidney cancer are recommended to monitor their blood pressure. - Patients treating kidney cancer with Nexavar are at increased risk of hypertension.
18 Feb 2008 - Drinking beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure - A drink of beetroot juice each day can help reduce high blood pressure.
14 Feb 2008 - More women die of heart disease than from breast cancer - Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the US.
12 Feb 2008 - Diuretics have been shown to be an effective medication to lower blood pressure - High blood pressure can be successfully lowered by diuretics, relative to other more expensive blood pressure medication.
8 Feb 2008 - The level of salt in sweet foods can put health at risk - Awareness over hidden salt in sweet foods needs to be increased for better health choices.
5 Feb 2008 - Caffeine affects blood sugar levels in diabetics - Drinking coffee and tea has been shown to affect blood sugar levels in diabetes sufferers.
1 Feb 2008 - Genetics influence the effectiveness of the medication you take - Blood pressure medication effectiveness changes with a persons genetic make-up.
31 Jan 2008 - Probiotics found in yogurt helps to fight disease - Friendly bacteria can help ward off health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
28 Jan 2008 - Hypertension accelerates memory loss - Memory loss is more common in people with hypertension, according to a new study.
25 Jan 2008 - Wearing a pedometer helps you loose excess weight - Wearing a pedometer has been shown to help people loose weight.
20 Jan 2008 - Diabetic women are at higher risk of high blood pressure - Women with diabetes are less likely to have their blood pressure at recommended levels.
19 Jan 2008 - Can the mind control blood pressure and weight levels? - People can control their own weight and blood pressure by the use of their mind, according to an interesting study.
15 Jan 2008 - Vitamin D has been linked to increased heart risk - A link between Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease has been found in a new study.
11 Jan 2008 - New weight loss recommendations have been released for 2008 - New weight loss recommendations has been developed by the American Diabetes Association for 2008.
7 Jan 2008 - Making a new years resolution to improve your health and fitness? - Tips for making a new years resolution to loose weight and increase fitness in 2008.
2 Jan 2008 - Change the amount of carbohydrates in the diet to avoid diabetes - The American Diabetes Association have made changes to diet recommendations for those at risk and living with Type 2 diabetes.
29 Dec 2007 - Home monitoring of blood pressure reduces treatment costs. - Self measurement of blood pressure reduces the use of medication to control high blood pressure.
24 Dec 2007 - A daily walk can bring many health benefits - A 30 minute walk each day has been shown to bring significant health benefits.
20 Dec 2007 - Adults with serious health conditions are at higher risk of high blood pressure - People with conditions such as diabetes and coronary heart disease are at greater risk of developing hypertension.
19 Dec 2007 - Switching the time that patients take blood pressure medication may be of benefit - Changing the timing of blood pressure medication may help patients, according to a new study.
16 Dec 2007 - People who eat high GI foods increase their risk of diabetes - Eating high Glycemic Index foods increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
14 Dec 2007 - High blood pressure affects Alzheimer's patients - Having high blood pressure has been shown to be harmful to Alzheimer's patients.
9 Dec 2007 - The Healthy Heart CD launch offers resources and tools for those with high blood pressure - My Blood Pressure offers a Healthy Heart CD package to help hypertension sufferers.
6 Dec 2007 - A combination drug to treat hypertension has been approved - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a combination drug for hypertension sufferers.
3 Dec 2007 - Wearing a pedometer increases the number of steps taken each day - People who wear a pedometer and track their daily steps, increase steps and improve health.
2 Dec 2007 - Smoking increases blood pressure and the risk of heart attack in women - Women who smoke cigarettes have an increased risk of developing heart disease, according to a new report.
28 Nov 2007 - Doctors fail to provide lifestyle advice to older patients - Older patients are less likely to receive information of lifestyle than younger patients, according to a new study.
24 Nov 2007 - A burst of anger can affect blood pressure levels for up to a week - A furious argument can result in elevated blood pressure levels a week after the row.
21 Nov 2007 - Hypertension vaccine study results have been released - Developers of a hypertension vaccine have released information on the latest trial.
19 Nov 2007 - Energy soft drinks pose a risk to blood pressure sufferers - A study has shown energy drinks could be harmful to people with hypertension and heart disease.
17 Nov 2007 - Blood pressure levels vary with a change in season - Blood pressure levels are affected by a change in seasons, according to a new study.
14 Nov 2007 - Excess TV viewing by children has been linked to hypertension - Children who watch too much TV have been linked to obesity, and now hypertension according to a new study.
11 Nov 2007 - Type 2 diabetes is an U.S. epidemic expert warns - A diabetes epidemic in the U.S. is occurring, according to the American Diabetes Association.
8 Nov 2007 - Noisy airports can affect blood pressure levels - Living near a noisy airport has been shown to damage health.
5 Nov 2007 - The health benefits start immediately with the last cigarette - The benefits to the body start with the last cigarette for those stopping smoking.
4 Nov 2007 - Home test kits that diagnose medical conditions are on the increase. - Home testing for medical conditions is increasing as people take their health into their own hands.
1 Nov 2007 - Patients memory fails to recall the type of medication taken - A new study has shown patients have difficulty telling their doctor what medication they are taking.
29 Oct 2007 - Can an afternoon nap help your hypertension? - UK researchers looked at the influence of afternoon naps on blood pressure levels.
24 Oct 2007 - The risk of women developing diabetes is increased by hypertension - Women with high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study reports.
19 Oct 2007 - Weight and blood pressure levels help with future health predictions - High BMI and blood pressure are key indicators of future health, a new study reports.
14 Oct 2007 - The Nobel prize winners for medicine studied hypertension - Recent Nobel prize winners used gene targeting to research hypertension and other diseases.
11 Oct 2007 - Early weight loss linked to preventing hypertension - An Italian study has linked weight loss to a prevention of hypertension.
7 Oct 2007 - The impact of the indoor smoking ban has been exposed - A study has shown the impact of New York's 2003 Clean Indoor Air Act on the health of New Yorker's.
2 Oct 2007 - Hypertension link found in US children and adolescents - Hypertension in American children and adolescents is on the increase, according to new findings.
30 Sep 2007 - Sleep deprivation and hypertension linked in women - A study compared the affects on blood pressure of sleep deprivation of both men and women.
26 Sep 2007 - New steps for the prevention of heart disease released - New guidelines highlight those people who are likely to stay heart healthy.
20 Sep 2007 - Impact of blood pressure drugs on diabetics - The effect of blood pressure medication on diabetics has been analysed in a large study.
17 Sep 2007 - Blood pressure control linked to 24 hour body clock - A genetic link has been found between the natural 24 hour cycle of the body and blood pressure levels.
13 Sep 2007 - Connection between blood pressure health and loneliness found - Loneliness impacts blood pressure levels and general health according to a new study.
11 Sep 2007 - Study tracks the effects of yoga - New review looks at the effect of yoga on blood pressure levels.
5 Sep 2007 - Children with hypertension left undiagnosed - High blood pressure in young children is often undiagnosed by doctors.
1 Sep 2007 - Non-compliance with treatment dangerously increases risks. - Many patients dangerously fail to continue their blood pressure treatment after reaching target blood pressure levels.
28 Aug 2007 - Modern, faster roller coasters add to risks - Newer roller coasters carry increased risks according to a new study.
25 Aug 2007 - Warning for Red Bull drinkers - People who drink too much Red Bull need to be aware of the health risks.
21 Aug 2007 - Latest research and updates released in the My Blood Pressure newsletter - The August My Blood Pressure newsletter highlights new research in high blood pressure and product updates.
16 Aug 2007 - Blood pressure medication trial stopped early. - A trial of blood pressure medication in the elderly was stopped prematurely.
12 Aug 2007 - Guidelines have been released that recommend the frequency and type of exercise for a healthier heart. - New recommendations suggest exercise regime for preventing high blood pressure and stroke.
6 Aug 2007 - The distribution of weight on the body can predict health problems. - A new study shows the location of excess weight can predict future cardiovascular risks.
4 Aug 2007 - A link has been found between blood pressure levels and vitamin D. - Analysis shows levels of Vitamin D in the body influences blood pressure readings.
31 Jul 2007 - Adults who drink one or more soft drinks daily risk damaging their health. - Soft drink consumption has been linked to a variety of medical conditions, according to a new study.
23 Jul 2007 - The American Heart Association updated it's guidelines for resistance training for people with a heart condition this month. - A scientific statement published in the American Heart association journal Circulation says resistance weight training offers heart health benefits.
23 Jul 2007 - A five year study has linked high blood pressure to cognitive impairment in older people. - A study at the Columbia University of New York tracked blood pressure levels and assessed cognitive impairment of over 900 people aged over 65 years.
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