16 stories tagged #Hypertension

  1. Study Links Food Preservatives to Heart Disease and Hypertension
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    Study Links Food Preservatives to Heart Disease and Hypertension

    A significant French study finds food preservatives increase risks for hypertension and cardiovascular disease among adults.

    yesterday 2 min read
  2. Text Alerts and Education Significantly Boost Hypertension Medication Adherence
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    Text Alerts and Education Significantly Boost Hypertension Medication Adherence

    New research confirms multicomponent support programs using SMS reminders and education significantly improve medication adherence, self-efficacy, and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.

    3d ago 1 min read
  3. Women's Dementia Risk Linked to Key Factors, New Study Reveals
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    Women's Dementia Risk Linked to Key Factors, New Study Reveals

    A study of 17,000+ adults finds dementia risk factors like hypertension and diabetes impact women's cognition more than men's, suggesting tailored prevention.

    3w ago 2 min read
  4. Microplastics Linked to Higher Stroke, Diabetes, and Hypertension Rates
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    Microplastics Linked to Higher Stroke, Diabetes, and Hypertension Rates

    New analysis links microplastic exposure to increased stroke, diabetes, and hypertension in coastal US communities.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. 5 Surprising Triggers of High Blood Pressure
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    5 Surprising Triggers of High Blood Pressure

    Discover unexpected factors like dehydration, sleep apnea, and loneliness that can spike blood pressure, a 'silent killer' affecting half of U.S. adults.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Ancient Chinese Practice Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Pressure
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    Ancient Chinese Practice Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Pressure

    A centuries-old Chinese movement technique may lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Rivals Drugs for Lowering Blood Pressure
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    Ancient Chinese Exercise Baduanjin Rivals Drugs for Lowering Blood Pressure

    A year-long study shows that the 800-year-old practice of Baduanjin can lower blood pressure as effectively as some first-line medications.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Early-Onset Kidney Stones Signal Broader Metabolic Risk
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    Early-Onset Kidney Stones Signal Broader Metabolic Risk

    Study shows kidney stones before age 45 linked to hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, indicating systemic metabolic dysfunction.

    last mo. 1 min read