Gay men and bisexual women may have higher odds for high blood pressure
Nov 12, 2021
Gay men and bisexual women may have higher rates of high blood pressure than their heterosexual counterparts, according to new research.
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Exposure to some airborne chemicals found indoors may increase blood pressure
Nov 10, 2021
Three common pollutants were associated with higher blood pressure, according to preliminary research being presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference.
Some young Asian women may face higher risks for high blood pressure
Nov 9, 2021
Chinese, Filipina and South Asian women with diabetes, obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely than their peers without the conditions to have high blood pressure, new research shows.
Fasting during Ramadan may lower blood pressure – at least temporarily
Oct 8, 2021
Fasting during Ramadan is safe and may lower blood pressure – at least temporarily – for both healthy people and those with hypertension, according to a new study.
Air pollution, traffic noise may raise heart failure risk in women
Oct 6, 2021
Years of exposure to air pollution and traffic noise appeared to increase women's risk for heart failure, a large study of Danish nurses found.
High blood pressure before midlife linked to smaller brain, greater dementia risk
Oct 4, 2021
People diagnosed with high blood pressure in young adulthood have smaller brains and a higher risk for dementia than those with normal blood pressure, new research finds.
How Black women can take control of their blood pressure
Sep 28, 2021
A self-care program to teach strategies about medication, healthy eating and exercise may offer Black women help in controlling high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure shifts with age, hitting men and women differently
Sep 27, 2021
Younger men and older women are most likely to have high blood pressure that's not under control despite taking medication, preliminary research says.
Weight-loss meds, surgery could fight obesity-related high blood pressure
Sep 20, 2021
When diet and exercise aren't helping, experts analyzing treatments for obesity-related high blood pressure say medications and metabolic surgery can be effective.
Fitness didn't keep him from heart problems or COVID-19, but it did help him recover
Sep 17, 2021
LeCount Holmes has lived by the mantra "don't give up." It helped him to overcome atrial fibrillation and COVID-19.